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Anaconda Smothers Sixteen Year Underground Fire In Butte
The Anaconda Copper Mining company battles a 16 year long underground fire at three Butte mines. Sludge flooding with tailings prevents spread, recovers copper, and frees toxic gases while protecting 130 miners underground. Since 1917, 250 workers have labored daily, with progress toward extinguishment by 1922 and extensive safety systems in place.
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Solomon
Ophir
Jerusalem
Butte
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Schuylkill
Pennsylvania
J. Rabilly
Anaconda Company
Woolworth
Anaconda
Minnie Healy
Leonard
West Colusa
C. L. Berrien
Berrien
Black Rock
Butte & Superior Mining Company
Co. BE
Nighman
Anaconda Phosphate Properties
Idaho
Hilly
Revis
Meaderville
Engel