spontaneous combustion in Sicilian village?
May 25, 2005Scientists as well as engineers, and exorcists have come to Canneto di Caronia to find the mysterious source of the fires. Appliances such as microwaves and air conditioners burn quickly, and even after the power to the town was shut down, the fires continue. Residents have been evacuated.
In the Wikipedia entry, the railroad is mentioned as a possible culprit by villagers, who also suspect the devil.
Other views, including a connection with methane from Mt. Etna are here .
