Morwell mine fire: Residents consider class action amid fears coal may burn for months

Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Morwell locals are gathering evidence for a possible class action as Premier Denis Napthine visits the town, which has been engulfed in fire smoke since February 9. The Hazelwood open cut mine fire, which has been choking the town for two-and-a-half weeks, could take months to extinguish. As crews continue to face challenges battling the mine blaze, there is growing panic in the town about the possible long-term health impacts of the smoke.

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Morwell locals are gathering evidence for a possible class action as Premier Denis Napthine visits the town, which has been engulfed in fire smoke since February 9. The Hazelwood open cut mine fire, which has been choking the town for two-and-a-half weeks, could take months to extinguish. As crews continue to face challenges battling the mine blaze, there is growing panic in the town about the possible long-term health impacts of the smoke.

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