Which consequence resulted from premature ignition during Byzantine Greek Fire preparation?

💡 Explanation

Uncontrolled fire resulted, because spontaneous Combustion could occur mixing hot quicklime with naphtha causing ignition. Therefore, Byzantine vessels risked setting their own ships ablaze, rather than suffering only reduced offensive capability.

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