You will use the following Web sites to research the Upper Big Branch Mine,
Massey Coal ( Click on US then click on COAL Fires)
Respond with letter to your state senator or delegate in comment to my BLOG and also post to your blog, to the following 3 questions.
Using your research your responses should be based on evidence, and reasonable beliefs.
What caused this accident to happen?
What can be done, to prevent this in other mines?
Who , if any one can be blamed? Should legal actions follow?