This Underground Fire Has Been Burning for 59 Years
A strange underground fire has been ablaze for 59 years in the Chongqing Municipality of China. The fire began when an oil exploration team drilled a well for natural gas but left the site shortly after drilling. Even when water is poured on the flames, they reignite within three minutes. The villagers use the flames to boil water, but the fire has deadly consequences.
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A strange underground fire has been ablaze for 59 years in the Chongqing Municipality of China.
The fire began when an oil exploration team drilled a well for natural gas but left the site shortly after drilling.
Even when water is poured on the flames, they reignite within three minutes.
The villagers use the flames to boil water, but the fire has deadly consequences.
