Explosion at Alabama Home Reveals Hazards of Nearby Coal Mine Engulfing the Community
Adger, Alabama – A devastating explosion rocked the small town of Adger, located 25 miles southwest of Birmingham, on March 8. The explosion at the home of W.M. Griffice, 78, occurred while he was relaxing in his recliner and his grandson, Anthony Hill, 21, was in bed, resulting in catastrophic burns for both individuals. Both were rushed to a Birmingham hospital, where they continue to fight for their lives a week later. The explosion left …