This American town has been on fire for over 60 years, and could burn for another century

Jan 25, 2026 - 13:00
This American town has been on fire for over 60 years, and could burn for another century
Centralia, Pennsylvania, once a thriving coal town, was slowly erased by an underground fire ignited in 1962. Decades of uncontrollable flames forced residents to relocate, leaving streets empty and homes demolished. The blaze still burns today, making the town a hazardous, eerie relic. Its abandoned roads, cultural myth, and Graffiti Highway attract curiosity, a lasting reminder of industrial disaster’s enduring consequences.