Warning on old coal dumps still burning near North Rothbury and Huntlee

By Donna Sharpe
Updated January 14 2020 - 4:36pm, first published January 13 2020 - 8:00pm
DANGER ZONE: Chris Richards said continually self igniting fires in old coal dumps around North Rothbury are a huge danger. PICTURE: Max Mason Hubers.
DANGER ZONE: Chris Richards said continually self igniting fires in old coal dumps around North Rothbury are a huge danger. PICTURE: Max Mason Hubers.

Old toxic coal dumps at North Rothbury continue to burn almost two months after a bush fire ignited in the area, threatening homes, animals and locals, according to the site's former owner.

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