Spontaneous combustion might be real, and pigs might help us figure out why it happens One scientist is using pigs to try and understand why and how humans might burst into flames.

Image of fire started by spontaneous combustion of mulch starts online debate on whether it could have happened.

Can humans spontaneously combust? Multiple cases of spontaneous human combustion have been reported all over the world. But is the phenomenon physically possible? I mean, what’s the science ...

Snohomish County is closing its two main transfer stations to deal with a growing pile of trash that officials fear could heat up to the point of starting on fire.

A sizable fire could be seen late Wednesday night, coming from Knott Landfill. Bend Fire and Rescue was called to the composting area, helping with a task expected to take days to complete.

Officials Warn of Spontaneous Combustion Risk of Linseed Oil and Other Common Household Products Oil-based wood stains and linseed oil can burn without any spark.

Mysterious cases involving spontaneous human combustion date back centuries as theories have circulated about what caused these incidents.

Holidaymakers who are planning to take this item on their travels will have to think again, as one popular snack has been banned from planes due to a potential fire hazard ...

In a gut-wrenching series of TikTok video, @revivedbyvashti shares a personal tragedy, spotlighting spontaneous combustion from mulch.

The Austin Fire Department says firefighters were called to a chip factory two times after the spontaneous combustion of tortilla chips.

Local musician Michael McFarland created Spontaneously Combustible Games and has released board games like "Pests!," "Flip & Find's Diner" and "Heroes Of Epic City." ...