# FIRE
> MSHA accident `220151050001` · 04/01/2015 · Republic Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FIRE
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Republic Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [4609054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609054)
## Narrative

Approximately 1:05 pm smoke was noticed in an area not yet mined. Upon investigation it was found to be a brush fire of unknown origin. 911 was called so fire department persons could respond to extinguish the fire. The WV Department of Forestry also responded. The incident remains under investigation. The MSHA Hot-line was used.

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