Matt Oakley

Join Professor Andrea Sella, an inorganic chemistry expert from University College London, and fire investigation officer Matt Oakley as they ignite a spirited conversation about spontaneous combustion. Sella reveals how oily rags can spontaneously ignite, while Oakley shares alarming statistics on lithium battery fires and the potential dangers they pose. Discover the fascinating science behind self-heating materials and why certain everyday items can catch fire without a spark, plus the chilling debate on whether spontaneous human combustion is real.