When was it published?

March 27, 1884 in The Silver State

Domestic News March 27, 1884

The Silver State

Q: What keywords are associated?

Coal Mine Fire, Seattle, Washington Territory, Oregon Improvement Company, Mine Cave In

Unionville, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada

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What is this article about?

The Oregon Improvement Company's coal mine near Seattle, Washington Territory, is plagued by a persistent fire in the east side workings, causing heat, steam, and cave-ins that prevent access. Management fears indefinite closure as the fire is above water level and unreachable even by flooding lower areas.

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The strongest possible efforts are still being made by the management of the Oregon Improvement Company's coal mine, near Seattle, Washington Territory, to extinguish the fire which continues raging in all the east side of the workings of the mine. The heat and steam from the fire permeates the roof rocks, and causes it to cave in large quantities, rendering it impossible for the men to reach the fire. It is feared it will be necessary to close up the mine indefinitely, as the fire is above water on the upper levels, and cannot be reached even by flooding the lower workings of the mine.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Coal Mine Fire Seattle Washington Territory Oregon Improvement Company Mine Cave In

Where did it happen?

Near Seattle, Washington Territory

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Near Seattle, Washington Territory

Outcome

it is feared it will be necessary to close up the mine indefinitely

Event Details

The strongest possible efforts are still being made by the management of the Oregon Improvement Company's coal mine to extinguish the fire which continues raging in all the east side of the workings of the mine. The heat and steam from the fire permeates the roof rocks, and causes it to cave in large quantities, rendering it impossible for the men to reach the fire. The fire is above water on the upper levels, and cannot be reached even by flooding the lower workings of the mine.