CONTINUOUS MINER WAS LOADING GOB IN THE NO. 1 L/W FACE ON THE NO. 5 SECTION. THE MINER WAS APPROX. 3FT. FROM THE FACE LOADING GOB WHEN THE IGNITION OCCURRED. IGNITION LASTED APPROX. 20 SECONDS AND WAS PUT OUT WITH WASH DOWN HOSE AND 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE WAS LOCATED OFF SIDE MID FACE IN THE NO. 1 LONGWALL FACE.