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The Times of India

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Americas burning town is quietly coming back to life after decades of destruction

Centralia, Pennsylvania, once a thriving town, now stands as a ghost town due to an unending underground coal fire. Decades of abandonment have allowed nature to reclaim the land. Grasses, shrubs, and young trees cover former neighborhoods. Insects, birds, and small mammals have returned. This unintended nature reserve shows life's resilience even in a place deemed unsafe for human return.

28 Jan 2026 3:20 am