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For future reference

2003 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

You just CANNOT ignite petroleum vapours with a lighted cigarette. Trust me on this one.

From

John Neighbour, ex London Fire Brigade Fire Investigation Unit and presently forensic fire investigator for Hannaford Forensic Services in London.

Sorry if I'm on the wrong address to you but I haven't got the feedback one.

Cheers

John.

Submitted on 12/04/2002

Submitted by: John Neighbou
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Jack said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
I recall hearing this from an Arson Investigator here in the U.S. with whom I worked when I was in Bomb Disposal. I can't recall any recently stories regarding someone tossing a lit cigarette into a pool of gasoline/petrol, but it's something to keep in mind should we get one (or another one). Thanks for the infomation, John!


Matt said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes


Bert said:
Definitely Toss: Other
Not a Darwin submission- Is this in reference to another story? If so, please give the story so we know what to do with this.


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