Scottish town blighted by underground coal fire still burning after six monthsWatch the video: Colliery spoil such as coal and iron ore buried deep underground in the 1800s caught on fire in Coatbridge in July 2025 – and the blaze is STILL raging, making life a misery for localsAn underground coal fire is still burning next to homes after six months. ‌Jordan Mclay shared his footage on his TikTok account @daftywithadrone on December 27, stating that the smell of burning coal was "overwhelming". He said: "When I arrived to film, the stench of burning coal hit instantly - and even during my short time here, the fumes irritated my asthma. We continue to work closely with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Lanarkshire, meeting regularly to coordinate this complex operation. Article continues below"There is no identified public health risk at this time, and the safety of residents remains our top priority.

Source: Express January 13, 2026 15:00 UTC