Spontaneous Human Combustion

[nivek]

Spontaneous Human Combustion May Have Killed a London Man in Broad Daylight

A strange death of a man in London has now been declared “unexplained” and police are asking for the public’s help.

The mysterious incident happened in September when 70-year old retired construction worker John Nolan seemed to spontaneously burst into flames in broad daylight on a North London street in front of numerous witnesses.

Nolan was pronounced dead by the time he reached hospital, leaving a macabre and unsolved mystery behind. Could this be a case of spontaneous human combustion? Judging from the results of the police inquiry, it very well could be. Like in other cases of suspected spontaneous human combustion, medical examiners have found no evidence of chemical accelerant or flammable substances on Nolan’s body.

London police are so far stumped, issuing a statement saying there is no suspicion of foul play or arson, adding to the mystery: "We have spoken with a number of witnesses who saw Mr Nolan ablaze, but we have yet to establish how the fire started."

Mr Nolan was a well-liked member of the community and none of our enquiries so far have indicated that he had been involved in a dispute of any sort. Nor does any account given by witnesses suggest that he had been in contact with another person at the time of the fire.

Police have turned to the public for any information on Nolan’s death. So far, this incident certainly fits the bill of spontaneous human combustion, one of the weirdest medical anomalies out there.

There are numerous documented reports of people appearing to catch fire from the inside out, burning incredibly quickly and sometimes leaving little remains behind. In a few strange cases, these seemingly spontaneous fires left the victims’ surroundings virtually untouched.

Despite having photographic and forensic evidence of these anomalous combustion events, medical researchers have yet to reach a consensus on what may be behind these strange deaths. Theories naturally abound, many of which involve alcohol in the bloodstream or a so-called ‘wick effect’ in which body fat is thought to be absorbed into clothing, turning victims into giant candles. Could these explain what exactly happened to John Nolan? As in other cases of alleged spontaneous human combustion, we’ll likely never know.

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[SOUL-DRIFTER]

Eventually they will figure it out.
The wick effect is not the answer though.

 

[SOUL-DRIFTER]

One common element I read about is that all of them were heavy alcohol drinkers or were so. If that is true then alcohol must be doing something to their body chemistry to cause this. But since this is rare it must depend something else. I wonder if the PH factor or blood type is part of it?

 

[nivek]

One common element I read about is that all of them were heavy alcohol drinkers or were so. If that is true then alcohol must be doing something to their body chemistry to cause this. But since this is rare it must depend something else. I wonder if the PH factor or blood type is part of it?

Alcohol and smoking cigarettes...could it be a chemical reaction to the chemicals in tobacco and alcohol mixed?...perhaps it's certain blood types too...

 

[nivek]

Unexplained case of spontaneous combustion of a man in London​

In the year 2017, an incident occurred that still remains shrouded in mystery, lacking a definitive explanation. However, numerous indications point towards it being a case of spontaneous human combustion, adding to the intrigue surrounding the event.

On a fateful September 17th, at approximately 1 pm, 70-year-old John Nolan was strolling along Orchard Place in north London when an inexplicable event unfolded before the eyes of numerous witnesses. Suddenly and inexplicably, Nolan found himself engulfed in flames, leaving those nearby in a state of shock and disbelief.

In a desperate attempt to extinguish the fire, a passer-by instinctively threw their clothes onto Nolan, hoping to douse the flames. However, to their astonishment, the fire persisted with an unexpected intensity, defying all efforts to suppress it.

Eventually, the fire brigade arrived and managed to extinguish the blaze, but tragically, it was too late for Nolan. Suffering from extensive burns covering 65% of his body, he passed away in the hospital the following day, his injuries proving fatal.

Investigators confronted an immediate challenge as they struggled to determine the origin of the fire. Surprisingly, no other objects or structures in the vicinity appeared to have been affected by the flames.


70-year-old John Nolan (Metropolitan Police)

Neither the pavement nor the nearby fence exhibited any signs of scorching or burning. Furthermore, no traces of flammable substances or accelerants were found on Nolan’s body, eliminating the possibility of external causes.

According to police reports, John Nolan was a respected member of society, known for his amiable nature and absence of conflicts or enemies. Neighbors held him in high regard, describing him as a pleasant individual with a gentle disposition. Eyewitness testimonies provided no evidence of any interaction or altercation prior to the ignition, ruling out the possibility of intentional harm inflicted by another person.

An autopsy revealed that Nolan’s cause of death stemmed from severe burns, although curiously, it was not specified whether these burns were external or internal in nature.
In light of these perplexing circumstances, investigators turned to speculation, suggesting that spontaneous combustion might offer the most plausible explanation for Nolan’s tragic demise.

Throughout history, only around 200 cases of spontaneous human combustion have been officially documented, yet it is widely believed that numerous instances have gone unrecorded, particularly the most puzzling and inexplicable cases. While scientists generally dismiss the phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion as a factual occurrence, they attribute reported cases primarily to individuals who consume alcohol excessively.

The theory posits that high levels of alcohol in the body, combined with flammable clothing, can lead to fires ignited by even the smallest spark, such as a lit cigarette. Some experts propose alternative explanations, such as the possibility of an internal “short circuit” or an unconventional chemical reaction occurring within the human body, although further research is needed to substantiate these theories.

The case of John Nolan continues to intrigue and perplex, adding to the enigmatic realm of spontaneous human combustion and prompting further exploration and study of this rare and baffling phenomenon.

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