Did you know in 1962, the coal reserves beneath Centralia, Pennsylvania were accidentally set on fire and it’s still burning out of control? All attempts to extinguish the blaze have failed, and the effects of the underground fire have made living in Centralia too dangerous. As a result, all but a handful of residents were forced to abandon their homes, and the once-thriving community has vanished.

Did You Know? is UNILAD’s series exploring little-known, fascinating, unusual and important stories from history.

Producer, Director, Researcher, Lead Editor & Narrator: Dan Jacobsen
UNILAD Creative Producer: Gabriel Alvarez
Group Business Director: Jake Fitzgibbon