Breathtaking view of a coal mine burning for 3 weeks

The towering fire broke out in the Hazelwood coal mine (Australia), creating a breathtaking setting that many people associate it with like a volcano eruption.

This coal mine fire was out of control, spreading across the entire town of Morwell, Victoria (Australia), causing people to live with smoke and ash. The fire spread over an area of ​​400 hectares of land, with the fire rising up from 20-50m.

The fire at Hazelwood coal mine produces carbon dioxide that is harmful to people's health in the town. Accordingly, local authorities are urging people, especially the sick and the elderly to leave the town to avoid health risks.

The government is expected to issue a statement on February 28 calling for thousands of people in Victoria to quickly move away from the burial site.

This fire continued to spread throughout the past 3 weeks and now, firefighters do their best and temporarily control the situation. Coal mine fires are really difficult for firefighters to invade and control.

This fire originated from a wildfire on February 9, spreading to the area in the town of Morwell, Victoria, causing the Hazelwood coal mine to burn.