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Residents in Adger, Alabama left in the dark by mine operators as explosive risks rise

Adger, Alabama – Nestled on top of longwall mining panel number 53, Charlie Utterback and his family call this underground activity their neighbor. Their tranquil above-ground life with their friendly dogs contrasts sharply with the looming presence of heavy machinery preparing to extract coal deep beneath them. Scheduled to commence by the end of 2025, this mining operation is expected to create a vast underground cavern over a mile long and more than a thousand …

explosion at Adger home injures two, cause still unknown

Adger, Alabama – Two individuals found themselves hospitalized following a destructive explosion at a residence in Adger on Friday night. The incident took place on Griffis Road in the neighborhood off Lock 17 Road, resulting in serious injuries to the victims. Authorities on the scene reported the transportation of the injured parties to a nearby hospital, shedding light on the severity of the situation. While initial reports point to a possible gas-related cause for the …

House Explosion in Adger Leaves Three Injured, Investigation Underway

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – A devastating house explosion in Adger has left three victims critically injured and transported to the UAB Burn Center. The Birmingport Fire Department is currently on the scene, working to determine the cause of the explosion that rocked the quiet community. Details surrounding the incident remain scarce as authorities continue their investigation. The severity of the victims’ injuries underscores the destructive force of the explosion, leaving residents in shock and concern …