Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientifically speaking, spontaneous combustion is a real phenomenon, and not just a plot device in novels. In December 2010, ...

A man who burnt to death in his own home died from spontaneous human combustion in what is believed to be the first case of its kind in Ireland. Michael Faherty (76) -- also known as Micheal O ...

Correction: A celebration of Michael’s life will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Onalaska American Legion. A private burial will take place at a later date.