It has been burning here for half a century. It is near the playground. The area has just been covered.

In Chorzów, efforts are underway to mitigate the impact of a coal waste heap that has been burning for decades. The site, located near playgrounds, has been covered with 750 tons of non-flammable material to reduce gas emissions and oxygen supply. Studies have shown that temperatures within the heap can exceed 80 degrees Celsius, with high concentrations of harmful gases detected inside. While recent work aims to limit the fire, it will not eliminate it entirely. Ongoing monitoring and potential future interventions are planned, as over 200 similar heaps exist in Upper Silesia, with a few actively burning.