India boy suffers from spontaneous combustion

August 12, 2013 (WLS) -- There are bizarre reports out of India over a baby who doctors say suffers from the rare condition known as spontaneous human combustion.

The 3-month-old boy known as "Rahul" is recovering from severe burns after allegedly spontaneously catching fire for the fourth time.

The medical staff claims Rahul has burst into flames with no external source of ignition.

Doctors say it may be the result of Rahul's skin emitting combustible gases.

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