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In reply to the discussion: Idiot in Hummer filled 5 gas cans expecting shortages. Put them in his car and lit up a cigarette [View all]DontBelieveEastisEas
(500 posts)50. Good depth of knowledge
You have great knowledge of the situation.
Perhaps an engine fire?
If it was from fumes, it wouldn't surprise me that the 'fire' damage would be somewhere besides where the cans sat.
Although with that density of fumes, it would likely be from leaking, which would put damage close to the leaking container.
When I read the headline, I was thinking, wait now, if the fumes were that intense, wouldn't the person have gotten out of the car.
Thanks for helping to shed common sense, observations and other reporting to this thread, which has helped entertain me today.
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Idiot in Hummer filled 5 gas cans expecting shortages. Put them in his car and lit up a cigarette [View all]
packman
May 2021
OP
Hopefully, his insurance company is smarter than people who repeat unverified claims
Effete Snob
May 2021
#20
One injured but well enough to refuse advice to be transported. Thank goodness.
Hortensis
May 2021
#24
The gas cans and fictional reddit cigarette had nothing to do with the fire...
WarGamer
May 2021
#55