In September, a 70-year-old London man spontaneously combusted while walking down a street near his home, according to a report by The Telegraph.
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Man Spontaneously Combusts In London
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Man Spontaneously Combusted, Says Coroner
Spontaneous human combustion (SHC) is a particularly interesting phenomenon, in that there is actual, documented evidence when it occurs. Or, at least, it would seem so. Michael Faherty, age 76, is yet another in a confounding list of individuals who have burst into flames for no discernible reason.