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Ms. Toad

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58. The speculation about a cigarette comes from Reddit -

Thu May 13, 2021, 01:36 PM

May 2021

None of the official reports mention a cigarette.

A Reddit post claims the driver lit a cigarette in the Hummer, causing the fuel to combust, but that alleged detail is nowhere to be found in records of the incident.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/40596/hummer-erupts-in-flames-just-feet-from-gas-pump-after-stockpiling-fuel-in-the-trunk

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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 the insurance company refuses to cover it. roamer65 May 2021 #1

Not sure why they wouldn't fescuerescue May 2021 #13

Stupid provisions rarely exist in most insurance policies SallyHemmings May 2021 #19

The operative term is often "reasonable negligence" TwilightZone May 2021 #38

Hopefully, his insurance company is smarter than people who repeat unverified claims Effete Snob May 2021 #20

A cigarette lighter produces a flame. nt happybird May 2021 #29

Why didn't the gasoline ignite? Effete Snob May 2021 #31

Unlike what you see in the movies, gasoline doesn't burn or explode Brother Buzz May 2021 #47

And you can extinguish a match in liquid propane gas ... TomWilm May 2021 #65

Gasoline fumes burn; liquid doesn't BruceWane May 2021 #48

You can pour gasoline on a small fire and put it out Warpy May 2021 #59

Yeah, I noticed that too. Treefrog May 2021 #44

did he survive it? n/t getagrip_already May 2021 #2

This is what I found -- "one hurt" in Homosassa, Citrus County, FL. Here ancianita May 2021 #54

He's dead, right? Good grief! n/t Greybnk48 May 2021 #3

Thats what I was wondering.... TheRealNorth May 2021 #39

First clue he is an idiot is that he owned a Hummer jalan48 May 2021 #4

Aren't those one basically overpriced mid-sized SUVs? Sapient Donkey May 2021 #37

they are civilian version of the military humvee..... getagrip_already May 2021 #57

I think that describes the early models of the hummer Sapient Donkey May 2021 #73

Thank You. nt Progressive Jones May 2021 #46

People are annoying when there's some kind of shortage. Oneironaut May 2021 #5

A report I saw a couple of days ago gratuitous May 2021 #8

Right now Florida is pushing their hurricane preparedness informercials csziggy May 2021 #69

My thing is: did he pass those defective genes down to the next generation? Aristus May 2021 #6

Got a link to the story? ornotna May 2021 #7

I found a link to the story. Driver injured, not dead. euphorb May 2021 #9

Thanks. Doesn't mention the cigarette. n/t ornotna May 2021 #10

A cigarette won't ignite gasoline fumes Effete Snob May 2021 #18

But a lighter will, right? Mariana May 2021 #22

One news story about the incident doesn't mention a cigarette Effete Snob May 2021 #25

The official reports don't mention it. Ms. Toad May 2021 #60

I was going to post this but also see nothing about a cigarette Lettuce Be May 2021 #33

There's also nothing about the gasoline burning Effete Snob May 2021 #35

It was good to see the masked LEO in the background. Hugin May 2021 #11

All it takes is the right fuel/air combination and BOOM. roamer65 May 2021 #27

Florida man. Duppers May 2021 #71

Well when your stupid enough to drive a gas guzzler. mikeysnot May 2021 #12

Was he smart enough to bring a big bag of marshmallows to,... magicarpet May 2021 #14

Who needs regulations said the MAGAt malaise May 2021 #15

I hope he got out in time Bucky May 2021 #16

Yes, he may have gotten out to find out why his engine was burning Effete Snob May 2021 #30

Brings Up A Funny Story ProfessorGAC May 2021 #17

Gasoline has a flashpoint of -40 degrees. Turbineguy May 2021 #21

ummm Effete Snob May 2021 #23

One injured but well enough to refuse advice to be transported. Thank goodness. Hortensis May 2021 #24

The cigarette is needed for the endorphin rush of moral superiority Effete Snob May 2021 #26

:) Oh, my people. But given just a little time Hortensis May 2021 #32

It's weird that nobody notices the condition of the canisters in the OP Effete Snob May 2021 #34

:) That last for sure. Many don't realize DU IS a social medium. Hortensis May 2021 #40

They are designed that way DontBelieveEastisEas May 2021 #41

"Can you see all 5 in the photo" Effete Snob May 2021 #42

Good depth of knowledge DontBelieveEastisEas May 2021 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author ChubbyStar May 2021 #68

Lmao! Treefrog May 2021 #52

The gas containers appear to be more intact than the front end of the car Effete Snob May 2021 #28

Darwin award candidate. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2021 #36

Between numbnuts like this and maskholes ... lpbk2713 May 2021 #43

Oh well then... NNadir May 2021 #45

Burned himself while acting like a greedy pig. GoodRaisin May 2021 #49

Was he in Zoolander?? Nt JanMichael May 2021 #51

Couldn't happen to a better vehicle. Traildogbob May 2021 #53

The gas cans and fictional reddit cigarette had nothing to do with the fire... WarGamer May 2021 #55

I assume this guy HAD a Trump bumper sticker. Vinca May 2021 #56

The speculation about a cigarette comes from Reddit - Ms. Toad May 2021 #58

why let FACTS disturb great fan fiction, right? WarGamer May 2021 #61

I almost wrote #factsmatter at the end of the post. Ms. Toad May 2021 #63

exactly. WarGamer May 2021 #64

I'm sure the gasoline had nothing to do with the fire kcr May 2021 #72

Safety first? keithbvadu2 May 2021 #62

Hollywood does a great disservice HAB911 May 2021 #66

Lucky to be alive... gldstwmn May 2021 #67

actual idiots Calculating May 2021 #70