The Centralia Task Force, with authorization from OSM, utilizes condemnation procedures to acquire properties and relocate remaining residents. This action is taken due to threat from noxious gases and subsidence. Condemnation procedures initiated against remaining 53 properties. Property owners file preliminary legal objections to this action. Route 61 closed indefinitely due to fire damage.
Fire continues to spread.
Federal grant's expiration date is currently set at December 31, 1997. This coincides with Commonwealth agreements' termination dates. 1962 Population of 1,100. Demolition of Vacant Structures. Paul E. Kanjorski.