History of Illinois Coal Mine Disasters 1951 to 1986
Fire; 1963 Annual Coal Report 43 Fatal Accidents According to an investigation by the Illinois State Mining Board, a fire of unknown origin was discovered about 3:40 on January 29, 1963, which cost the lives of three workmen and did extensive damage to the underground workings of the Freeman Coal Company''s Orient No. 5 Mine, near Logan, Illinois.
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