The 2014 Morwell coal mine fire, also known as the Hazelwood mine fire, was one of Australia’s worst industrial disasters. Ignited by embers from nearby grassfires on February 9, 2014, the blaze burned deep into the open-cut brown coal mine for 45 days, blanketing the nearby town of Morwell in thick, toxic smoke and ash. The fire caused severe air pollution, with residents reporting headaches, breathing issues, nausea, and other health problems. Schools were closed, thousands were displaced, and

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