Flammable Pants Hazard in 1930s New Zealand

02/05/2025 3 min
Flammable Pants Hazard in 1930s New Zealand

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Flammable Pants Hazard in 1930s New Zealand2025/05/02In 1930s New Zealand, farmers experienced a bizarre hazard as their pants caught fire due to a highly flammable weed killer soaking into their clothes. A small spark or even heat from the sun could ignite the chemicals, leading to severe burns. The peril was widespread until the cause was identified and the chemical's use was discontinued.

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