For the First Time, Alabama Says Methane ‘Likely’ Caused Fatal Home Explosion Above Coal Mine

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By By Lee HedgepethMar 21, 2025, 4:55 am119 pts
State officials have ordered tighter monitoring of methane gas above coal mines in the state after a slap on the wrist from federal officials. Will it be enough to mitigate the risks? By Lee Hedgepeth OAK GROVE, Ala.—For the first time, an Alabama official has said that a fatal March 2024 home explosion above…

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