21. The Burning Mine
- COLLECTIBLES: Bobblehead (4), Magazine (4), Power Armor
- CRAFTING: Chemistry, Power Armor (2), Tinker (2), Weapons
- DANGER: Explosive cannister! Heat! Long Drop!
- ITEMS: Harvestable: Glowing Fungus; Health and Chems; Trunk
- INFO: Expected Enemy: Irradiated Animal, Mole Miner; Scavenge Rating: 3; Size: 4; Threat Level: 25–35
- LOCK: Safe (1, 2), Terminal (0, 2)
- ITEM EXAMPLES: Beaker Stand, Beer Bottle+, Blast Radius Board Game, Boiled Water, Canned Dog Food, Chessboard, Coffee Cup, Crushed Acetone Canister, Dog Bowl, Enamel Bucket+, Fusion Core+, Gas Canister, Hacksaw, Hard Hat, Microscope, Muzzled Laser Rifle, Oil Canister, RadAway, Rusty Canister, Tall Drinking Glass, Tin Can, Tongs, Turpentine, Volatile Materials Box.
Dangerously soft ground has caused the lower mining structure at this location to break in half; this isn’t anything compared to the searing heat and inhospitable conditions when you actually enter a mine that is mostly on fire. Before entering the main orange door, check the metal steps to an upper warehouse with workbenches and a possible weapon. Then enter with proper protective clothing. Once inside, remove threats and gather as much loot as you can, for as long as you’re able to withstand the heat. The place is easy to get lost in, so look for landmarks, such as large pieces of machinery, noting their color so you can retrace your steps.