7.3K views · 295 reactions | Today in 1968, the Farmington Mine Disaster took the lives of 78 miners at the Consol No. 9 coal mine in Farmington, West Virginia. After the disaster, the U.S. Congress strengthened mine safety laws and coal miner health and safety rights in the United States. We will always remember those fallen miners for their hard work and sacrifice. | West By God Virginia | Facebook

Three people were sent to the hospital this morning after a fire broke out at the Farmington Plaza Apartments, near 10 Mile and Orchard Lake. The two-story building was badly damage, but ALL residents were able to make it out. 🎥 WWJ's Charlie Langton | WWJ Newsradio 950

Video courtesy of West Virginia State Archives shows the aftermath of the Farmington mine disaster. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the tragedy in which 78 miners died. http://bit.ly/2Bl8Xh8 | WCHS Eyewitness News

254K views · 889 reactions | Terrifying video shows the moments after this morning's building explosion in Farmington. The smoke and debris nearly blocking out the sun. Latest: https://bit.ly/2mf5Mm8 : @jenay_d | WMTW-TV | Facebook