A Silent Fury

In the El Bordo mine in Pachuca, Real De Monte, Mexico on the 10th of March 1920 at least 87 people died in a fire, the details of which have been buried and obscured at every level. This is an attempt to piece together the horrific events of that day, along with a documentation of the handling of the tragedy by the authorities at the time. When the decision was made to seal the shaft there were at least 90 men left inside. Many of them made it all the way to the entrance only to find their escape blocked. 7 men survived in the mine for 6 days before it was finally unsealed. This is a short account of the inhumane treatment, not only of the miners themselves, but of their loved ones and families. It's a haunting read. Show more Show less