Coroner says man killed by spontaneous combustion

Coroner says man killed by spontaneous combustion

An Irishman found burned to death was killed by spontaneous combustion, a coroner says. Investigators say Michael Faherty, 76, was found near the fireplace, but they didn't find any accelerant and ruled the fireplace was not the cause of the, There was also no evidence of foul play. It is believed to be the first ruling of its kind in Ireland.