Name: The famous Caney, Kansas gas well fire was ignited by lightning on February 23, 1906 and was extinguished five weeks later, on March 29, at a cost of $320,000 (roughly $ 5.4 million in 2010). While burning it was visible for 60 miles, and attracted thousands of tourists. It was finally capped on the fourth attempt with a heavy metal dome. - SuperStock
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The famous Caney, Kansas gas well fire was ignited by lightning on February 23, 1906 and was extinguished five weeks later, on March 29, at a cost of $320,000 (roughly $ 5.4 million in 2010). While burning it was visible for 60 miles, and attracted thousands of tourists. It was finally capped on the fourth attempt with a heavy metal dome.

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