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===Spontaneous=== [[Spontaneous combustion]] is a type of combustion that occurs by self-heating (increase in temperature due to [[exothermic]] internal reactions), followed by thermal runaway (self-heating which rapidly accelerates to high temperatures) and finally, ignition. For example, phosphorus self-ignites at room temperature without the application of heat. Organic materials undergoing bacterial [[composting]] can generate enough heat to reach the point of combustion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soilandmulchproducernews.com/index.php/frontpage-articles-hidden/160-a-perfect-storm-mulch-fire-dynamics-and-prevention |title=A Perfect Storm: Mulch Fire Dynamics and Prevention |publisher=Soilandmulchproducernews.com |access-date=2018-07-12 |archive-date=2018-07-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701011314/http://www.soilandmulchproducernews.com/index.php/frontpage-articles-hidden/160-a-perfect-storm-mulch-fire-dynamics-and-prevention |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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