A fact from Laurel Run mine fire appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 4 February 2014 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:
Did you know... that the Laurel Run mine fire has been burning since 1915 and may burn for another century?
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The article states: The Laurel Run mine fire began on December 6, 1915 ... Because of the lack of a night watchman, the fire went unnoticed for the entire weekend. When it was noticed after work resumed the following week, ... However, December 6, 1915 was a Monday. Nazgul02 (talk) 20:24, 1 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
