A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED IN THE FACE OF #4 ENTRY OF THE 4 RIGHT SECTION OFF OF 3-EAST MAINS. THE SMALL FLAME WAS NEAR THE MINE FLOOR. IT WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE MINER WATER SPRAYS AND BY DI SCHARGING A DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXT ONTO FLAME. THE DURATION OF THE FLAMES WAS APPROX ONE TO ONE AND A HALF MINUTES.