Coal Field Fire, Jharia, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India

Relocation
According to the state government, the town of Jharia is to be shifted due to the uncontrollable coal mine fires , which have found to be undousable, leading to loss of property and lives. Coal worth Rs. 60,000 crore (US$12 billion) is lying unmined, and the state government feels the shifting will help in exploiting this resource.