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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Susie Beever

'Gates of Hell' crater which has been burning for 50 years may finally be extinguished

A fiery crater which has been belching out methane for more than 50 years may finally be closed as its country's leader has ordered it be extinguished.

The Darvaza sinkhole in Turkmenistan has been burning since 1971 when it's thought Soviets ignited it.

It's said the gas emitted from the landmark is causing untold damage to locals' health and the environment.

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