Actual problems of coal accumulations ignition in rock dumps

The article emphasizes the relevance of the problem of spontaneous fires in coal dumps. Despite significant labor, environmental, and economic losses associated with spontaneous combustion, companies often overlook preventive measures. The study was done through a systematic analysis of research publications published on the Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar and Elibrary databases, as well as in dedicated journals and academic resources. However, analysis shows that preventing spontaneous combustion is more effective compared to dealing with its consequences. The development of effective preventive measures is only possible with an understanding of the combined impact of factors influencing the occurrence and development of spontaneous fires. A broad experimental and theoretical database has already been created that describes the effects of individual factors on the development of spontaneous fires. However, there is still no methodology to assess the combined effects of the impact factors. Further research is planned to develop a mathematical model for assessing the combined effect of meteorological and mining-geological factors on the development of spontaneous fires.