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West Virginia's first major mine explosion of the 20th century occurred at Red Ash in Fayette County
West Virginia's first major mine explosion of the 20th century occurred March 6, 1900, at Red Ash Mine on New River in Fayette County. On the night of March 5, a machine operator had left open a ventilating trap door, allowing methane to gather. T...
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