Australian mining mishaps on Biglorryblog...that load's just a bit too hot for me!

Flaming heck Grommit! What's going on here! I have Peter Murray to thank for sending me these images (not sure where he got them from but if the photographer wants a credit then just post up your details). Anyroadup " Hello Brian, " says Peter. "A couple of Queensland Australia mining misadventures for you."..

Peter continues: "Fire in the hole! From the Blair Athol Steaming Coal Mine in Central Queensland  - this coal seam is long noted for self igniting - and as you can imagine - any outbreak needs quick attention. As is happening here - back in about 2004."

And what made this mess? Cklick through here to find out....