This article was originally published with the title “ Spontaneous Combustion and Fires ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 13 No. 28 (March 1858), p. 221 doi:10.1038 ...

Science, technology and news site RedOrbit.com, based in Nashville, Tenn., reported on the spontaneous combustion of mulch in August 2007, after wood chips on an Arlington, Texas playground burst ...

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. By ABC News. July 25, 2016, 8:38 AM.