Spontaneous Combustion: Many believe it’s a myth….it’s not and this is the most common way these fires ignite. Spontaneous Combustion of oily rags occurs when rag or cloth is slowly heated to its ignition point through oxidation. A substance will begin to release heat as it oxidizes. If this heat has no way to escape, like in a pile, the temperature will rise to a level high enough to ignite the oil and ignite the rag or cloth. How to Safely Handle Oily Rags: ▪️Never leave cleaning rags in a pil
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Spontaneous Combustion: Many believe it’s a myth….it’s not and this is the most common way these fires ignite. Spontaneous Combustion of oily rags occurs when rag or cloth is slowly heated to its ignition point through oxidation. A substance will begin to release heat as it oxidizes. If this heat has no way to escape, like in a pile, the temperature will rise to a level high enough to ignite the oil and ignite the rag or cloth. How to Safely Handle Oily Rags: ▪️Never leave cleaning rags in a pil
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Here is a video showing a rag left in a can of stain. This was discovered after a recent house fire. The fire was caused by oily rags discarded in a different location. Note the smoke coming from the can. The can was extremely warm to the touch. It took approximately 10 hours to reach this stage of oxidation. Spontaneous combustion of oily rags occurs when a rag or cloth is slowly heated to its ignition point through oxidation. A substance will begin to release heat as it oxidizes. If this heat
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LAFD on Instagram: "Spontaneous Combustion: Many believe it’s a myth….it’s not and this is the most common way these fires ignite. Spontaneous Combustion of oily rags occurs when rag or cloth is slowly heated to its ignition point through oxidation. A substance will begin to release heat as it oxidizes. If this heat has no way to escape, like in a pile, the temperature will rise to a level high enough to ignite the oil and ignite the rag or cloth. How to Safely Handle Oily Rags: ▪️Never leave cl
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