Wilberg mine

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The Wilberg Mine is a mine in Emery County, Utah, operated by the Emery Mining Company and owned by Utah Power & Light. It is most notable for the fire on 19 December 1984 which claimed 27 lives, 18 miners and 9 company officials.

The fire was caused by a faulty air compressor, which was allowed to run unattended in an area that was not fire-proofed.

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