Underground Fire: Fire in German Open-Cast Coal Mine is Unquenchable
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An underground smoldering fire on a former lignite mining area in Thuringia, triggered by a forest fire in June 2026, could continue for years. Firefighting efforts are complicated by the nature of the former open-cast mine, and a multi-month containment plan involving covering and flooding is planned.
Source: euronews.com
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