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DEP issues statement on mine fire

MOUNT CARMEL TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), there is no air quality risk originating from a large mine fire in Locust Gap that has burned since April, despite resident's concerns. After an air quality spot check on Monday, the DEP said there is no risk to [...]