Nope, It's Gasoline!
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Sorry, just found out about your site. This appeared in the Honolulu Star Bulletin and is a little old but I believe is a classic about accelerating the cycle of reincarnation. (I don't know whether there was a follow up, so I don't know whether this guy falls into the "Darwin Award" or "Honorable Mention" category.)
Flash Fire Critically Burns Auto Mechanic
The victim was emptying the contents of his gas tank at Auto World Specialists at 3047 Koapaka St. after he suspected water was in it, said Capt. Richard Soo, spokesman of the Honolulu Fire Department.
He emptied the contents in a container and lit it to check if it was water, Soo said.
A flash fire occurred burning 90 percent of his body. Co-workers poured water on his body, Soo said.
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http://starbulletin.com/2001/08/20/news/briefs.html Submitted on 07/21/2002
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Honolulu Star Bulletin 8/20/01
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