Firelighter; potentially explosive situation (9)

I believe the answer is:

tinderbox

(Other definitions for tinderbox that I've seen before include "Volatile situation" , "Old lighter" , "Old container for fire-lighting equipment" , "Touchy or explosive person or thing" , "Potentially explosive situation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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