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Oil-soaked rags spontaneously combust, sparking fire at Franklin visitor center construction site

Oil-soaked rags spontaneously combust, sparking fire at Franklin visitor center construction site
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What This Story Is About Improperly disposed of linseed oil-soaked rags have been blamed for a fire at a visitor center construction site in Franklin, according to fire officials. Why It Matters “As the oil dried, it generated heat that became trapped within the rags, eventually causing them to i...

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