Unexputable case of unrehearsed combustion of a man in London

Unexputable case of unrehearsed combustion of a man in London
13 August 2025 J.W.H
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In 2017 The incident took place This still remains shrouded in mystery, depriving the final explanation. However, numerous indications indicate that this is a case of unrehearsed human combustion, adding intrigues surrounding this event.

According to the terrible September 17, around 13.00, 70-year-old John Nolan walked along the Orchard Place in North London, when an inexplicable event developed in front of many witnesses. Suddenly and inexplicable, Nolan was absorbed in flames, leaving nearby in a state of shock and disbelief.

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In a desperate attempt to extinguish the pedestrian fire, he instinctively threw his clothes on Nolan, hoping that they would throw flames. However, to its surprise, the fire remained with unexpected intensity, opposing all efforts to suppress it.

Finally she arrived at the fire brigade and managed to extinguish the flame, but it was tragically too delayed for Nolan. He suffers from extensive burns covering 65% of his body, died in the hospital the next day, and his injuries turned out to be fatal.

Investigators confronted with an immediate challenge when they tried to determine the origin of the fire. Unexpectedly, they did not seem to touch any other objects or structures nearby.

70-year-old John Nolan (Metropolitan Police)

Neither the pavement nor the nearby fence showed any signs of the burner or burning. In addition, no traces of flammable substances or accelerations were found on Nolan's body, eliminating the possibility of external causes.

According to police reports, John Nolan was a respected member of society, known for his nice nature and lack of conflicts or enemies. The neighbors kept him largely, describing him as a pleasant person with a fragile disposition.

The testimonies of eyewitnesses did not provide any evidence for any interaction or quarrel from ignition, excluding the possibility of intentional damage caused by another person.

The autopsy revealed that the cause of Nolan's death resulted from hefty burns, although, interestingly, it was not determined whether these burns were external or internal.

In the delicate of these embarrassed circumstances, the researchers turned to speculation, which suggests that unrehearsed combustion can be the most likely explanation of Nolan's tragic death.

Only about 200 cases of unrehearsed human burning have been officially documented throughout the history, but it is widely believed that many cases have not registered, especially the most mysterious and inexplicable cases.

While scientists generally reject the phenomenon of unrehearsed human burning as an actual event, they assign reported cases primarily to people who consume alcohol excessively.

The theory assumes that a high level of alcohol in the body, in combination with flammable clothing, can lead to fires lit even by the smallest spark, such as an avid cigarette.

Some experts offer alternative explanations, such as the possibility of internal “short circuit” or unconventional chemical reaction occurring in the human body, although further research is needed to justify these theories.

The case of John Nolan is still intriguing and embarrassed, adding to the enigmatic sphere of unrehearsed burning of man and prompts to further explore and research this scarce and surprising phenomenon.

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  • J.W.H

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