Can searing bond ignite?

[Wintermute]

^Title. Wiki on fire damage is complete ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, so I ended up being even more confused.

Need it as ignition source for Chieftain totem build.

[DSideDaemons]

http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Searing_Bond

Damage from Searing Bond is a DoT. Ignite occurs from a "hit". DoT's don't hit.

http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Ignite

It is specifically referenced on this page.

[Wintermute]

Thanks