EPISODE · Mar 17, 2024 · 28 MIN
The Centralia Underground Mine Fire
from A Popular History of Unpopular Things · host Kelli Beard
Join Kelli as she talks about the inspiration for the Silent Hill games and movies - the ghost town of Centralia! In 1962, a fire set the underground coal mines on fire, and they've been burning to this day. Experts believe that the fires will continue to burn underneath Centralia for another 250 years!While Silent Hill and its scares don't exist, the horrors inflicted on Centralia may be even scarier...Intro and Outro music credit: NedricFind him on all streaming services and YouTube, and check out his newest album, Sparrow Factory!Sources referenced:Fire Underground: The Ongoing Tragedy of the Centralia Mine Fire by David DeKokSupport the showIntro and Outro music credit: Nedric | Yello KakeFollow me on Instagram! @beardhistoryIf you want to support the show, donate to the cause at Buy Me a Coffee
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Join Kelli as she talks about the inspiration for the Silent Hill games and movies - the ghost town of Centralia! In 1962, a fire set the underground coal mines on fire, and they've been burning to this day. Experts believe that the fires will continue to burn underneath Centralia for another 250 years! While Silent Hill and its scares don't exist, the horrors inflicted on Centralia may be even scarier... Intro and Outro music credit: Nedric Find him on all streaming services and YouTube, a...
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