Centralia mine fire

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mine
gptkbp:abandoned_buildings many structures left behind
gptkbp:average_temperature over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit
gptkbp:caused_by coal mine fire
gptkbp:coal_mining_history significant coal mining operations prior to fire
gptkbp:community_feedback mixed reactions
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired video games and films
gptkbp:depth approximately 300 feet underground
gptkbp:emergency_exits approximately 1000 residents
evacuations began in the 1980s
gptkbp:environmental_impact land subsidence
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives limited success
gptkbp:fire_department accidental ignition of coal seam
no effective management strategy
uncontrolled underground spread
gptkbp:fire_detection difficult due to underground nature
gptkbp:fire_detection_challenges difficult to locate exact fire spots
gptkbp:fire_detection_methods thermal imaging used
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_air_quality poor air quality due to smoke
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_community loss of community identity
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_community_events cancellation of local events
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_cultural_heritage loss of historical sites
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_education closure of local schools
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_emergency_services challenges for emergency response teams
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_healthcare limited access to healthcare services
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_infrastructure damaged roads and utilities
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_local_economy shift to alternative economies.
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_local_government strain on local government resources
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_public_services reduced public services availability
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_real_estate devaluation of property
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_social_fabric disruption of social networks
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_soil soil degradation in the area
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_tourism attraction for urban explorers
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_transportation road closures due to subsidence
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_utilities disruption of utility services
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_water_sources contamination of groundwater
gptkbp:fire_impact_on_wildlife disruption of local wildlife habitats
gptkbp:fire_monitoring ongoing monitoring efforts
gptkbp:fire_research subject of scientific studies
gptkbp:funding provided for relocation
gptkbp:geological_formation altered local geology
gptkbp:government_response evacuation orders
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the most infamous mine fires in the US
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Centralia mine fire
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Centralia
gptkbp:land_use land repurposed after evacuations
gptkbp:legacy remains a ghost town
gptkbp:legal_status abandoned town status
gptkbp:local_economy devastated local economy
gptkbp:local_government Centralia Borough Council
gptkbp:local_history town founded in the 1800s
gptkbp:local_legends myths and stories surrounding the fire
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Centralia,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage
gptkbp:notable_event 1981 mine fire explosion
gptkbp:notable_feature smoke and steam vents
gptkbp:population less than 10 residents
gptkbp:public_access restricted access to the area
gptkbp:public_interest remains a topic of interest
gptkbp:rate_of_fire over 60 years
gptkbp:restoration limited restoration efforts
gptkbp:safety ongoing safety issues
gptkbp:side_effect toxic gases
gptkbp:started_in gptkb:1962
gptkbp:status ongoing
gptkbp:town_population_decline due to fire and evacuations
gptkbp:town_population_peak over 2000 residents in the 1980s
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Centralia_Historic_District
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6