Dangerous situation (9)

I believe the answer is:

tinderbox

(Other definitions for tinderbox that I've seen before include "Volatile person" , "Touchy or explosive person or thing" , "explosive type?" , "Situation that is a potential source of violence" , "Old lighter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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