As local residents note, an underground fire has been burning for about 59 years. Through a small hole, about eight tongues of flame erupt every second, which allow you to cook food or boil water in a short time.
One man says that this fire is real salvation. If earlier his family had to look for money for firewood in order to maintain their own fire, today this is not necessary. All you have to do is queue up to prepare lunch.
Scientists note that underground fires can occur due to various factors: human activities, lightning, or even by themselves. Fire is capable of burning both in warm areas and in cold ones for decades.
According to experts, in this case, the fire is powered by coal, the deposits of which in China are already 62. They also noted that the cause of the fire was a well that people drilled to extract natural gas. She also fuels the fire.
Underground fire, despite its benefits, is fraught with many dangers. For example, when coal reserves run out, the territory can fall into a huge hole. In addition, harmful compounds formed during combustion enter the atmosphere, thereby poisoning living organisms. And, of course, the fire wastes Chinese coal reserves, which are considered the highest quality worldwide.
