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Man, 46, killed by train in Salisbury Township: cops
By Jamal Wright
A mountain of coal waste is burning. For this Pa. town, the scars run deeper
Jamal Wright
Jamal Wright
Reporter · Allentown, PA
Jamal holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Delaware and has 5 years of experience writing about community issues and grassroots movements for local newspapers. He is deeply rooted in Allentown and passionate about local activism.
More from Jamal →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
LOCUST GAP — The majestic fall scene belies the 1,000-degree-plus coal refuse fire burning just a mile away. A little more than a week ago, fog and smoke blotted out visibility to near zero. Roads closed, and a state of emergency was declared.
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