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June 3, 1840
Danbury Times
Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The burning mountain at the head of the West Branch Railroad, reported by the Pottsville Journal, continues to burn more furiously than last year, advancing 300 yards with increased intensity at the top due to better ventilation. Hot, alkaline mine water has corroded the iron railroad track.
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THE BURNING MOUNTAIN.
The Pottsville Journal states that the burning mountain, at the head of the West Branch Railroad, which attracted so much attention last year, is still raging, even more furiously than ever. It has burned out about three hundred yards from its place of starting, and as it reaches the top, where ventilation is more freely afforded, it increases in intensity. The water running from the mine is very hot, and so strongly impregnated with alkaline substances, as to have eaten all the iron from the railroad track.
The Pottsville Journal states that the burning mountain, at the head of the West Branch Railroad, which attracted so much attention last year, is still raging, even more furiously than ever. It has burned out about three hundred yards from its place of starting, and as it reaches the top, where ventilation is more freely afforded, it increases in intensity. The water running from the mine is very hot, and so strongly impregnated with alkaline substances, as to have eaten all the iron from the railroad track.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Catastrophe
What keywords are associated?
Burning Mountain
Mine Fire
Railroad Corrosion
Alkaline Water
Natural Phenomenon
Where did it happen?
At The Head Of The West Branch Railroad
Story Details
Location
At The Head Of The West Branch Railroad
Event Date
Last Year And Ongoing
Story Details
A burning mountain near the West Branch Railroad persists in raging more intensely, advancing 300 yards with heightened fire at the top due to ventilation; hot alkaline water corrodes the railroad track.