The Forgotten Nitro Tire Fire
Few people remember when a massive tire fire burned in Nitro, West Virginia, filling the air with thick black smoke and raising serious concerns about health, safety, and the environment. This video revisits what happened, why it was allowed to smolder for so long, and how the incident quietly faded from public memory.
Written and Fact-Checked by Cindi Atkins
Edited by Mark Totten
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