Joe Manchin: “The air did get better. That means the fire had to subside to where…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 2006

The air did get better. That means the fire had to subside to where it's safe enough for them to get in there.

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Governor Manchin discusses improvements in air quality, suggesting that conditions may be safe for rescue teams to enter the mine.

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Joe Manchin: “The air did get better. That means the fire had to subside to where it's safe enough for them to get in there.”