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Elevated carbon monoxide levels prompts evacuation of Barbour County coal mine

WCHS Charleston

Aug 13, 2026

Elevated carbon monoxide levels prompts evacuation of Barbour County coal mine

A West Virginia coal mine was evacuated after elevated levels of carbon monoxide were detected Wednesday morning, officials said.Monitoring systems at the Long |!| Barbour County C…

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Elevated carbon monoxide levels prompts evacuation of Barbour County coal mine

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