Daw Mill Colliery Fire

[Lex]

Thankfully, all the miners down the mine at the time are safe, but it looks like the end of coal mining in Warwickshire. To be honest, I didn't realise that the industry was so big in the county - 20 pits at one point.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-21571790

[rebbonk]

About 800 jobs to go? - That's still a pretty big operation.

[Lex]

Yes, it'll be a big shock to the economy of the area. Apparently, the pit was under review for closure anyway, and the fire hasn't helped it's chances 1 bit.

[Shizara]

That's not good news for those employed even if they realised the mines were ear marked for possible closure it's still a shock for them.

[cathidaw]

It has been predicted in various newspapers lately that some pits could be reopened, due to the cost of gas and electricity which will continue to rise-they got us over a barrel now that most homes use it and have no fireplaces or even chimneys any more.At least we could burn wood or coal in emergencies.
I DID READ OF SOME PIT WHICH HAS BEEN TAKEN OVER BY THE EX-WORKERS AND WILL REOPEN SOON...CANT THINK WHERE IT WAS THOUGH.

[rebbonk]

Interesting read on coal production here Confederation of UK coal producers