Berglund Mine

March 4, 1917 was the date of the big coal mine fire in the Harvey Gap district. Map at the end places the mine about 3 miles east of Rifle Gap.
The Berglund Mine, formerly the Dutton Mine, caught fire in the tunnel 125 feet from the portal at a point where the coal workings began.
The fire burned its way to the surface and flames shot high in the air.
See map in final image which locates 9 coal mines near Rifle Gap.

 

 

 

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