incendiary shell

An incendiary shell is a type of military ammunition designed to start fires at its target. These shells contain an incendiary agent, such as jellied gasoline, that ignites upon impact or detonation. Historically, heated iron balls were used for incendiary purposes, and later, hollow cast-iron balls filled with gunpowder and fitted with a fuze were developed. These early exploding shells were dangerous to handle due to premature explosions or jamming. Incendiary weapons are effective for their ability to cause widespread destruction through fire.123