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June 2, 1840
Rutland Herald
Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The Burning Mountain mine fire at the head of the West Branch Rail Road, which drew attention last year, continues burning more furiously, having spread 300 yards with increased intensity due to better ventilation. Hot water from the mine, laden with alkaline substances, 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 Rail Road, which attracted such attention last year, is still raging even more furiously than ever. It has burned out about 300 yards from its place of starting, and as it reaches the crop 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 off all the iron from the railroad track.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Nature
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Burning Mountain
Mine Fire
West Branch Rail Road
Alkaline Water
Railroad Corrosion
Where did it happen?
At The Head Of The West Branch Rail Road
Story Details
Location
At The Head Of The West Branch Rail Road
Event Date
Ongoing Since Last Year
Story Details
The Burning Mountain mine fire persists more intensely, spreading 300 yards with hot alkaline water corroding the railroad track.