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Fuel leak? I've got an app for that

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A couple of customers at a bar in Spokane decided to help a friend install an accessory on his truck in back of the bar. One drilled a hole into the gas tank, and they tried desperately to collect the gushing fuel in buckets and a tarp. But one of them had an even better idea! Let's just burnn it off! The resulting fireball was seen by sheriff deputies who rushed to the scene. The men are lucky (?) to be alive.

story link: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014205788_fireball13m.html

Submitted on 02/12/2011

Submitted by: David
Reference: The Seattle Times February 11, 2011

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Despite the fact that nobody was injured I think the idiocy involved in demonstrating how NOT to deal with a bucket of highly flammable material is well worth an HM. Thanks, David!

Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
First they're incautious enough to drill a hole in the gas tank, then they try to catch the gas in whatever's handy, and *then* they try to BURN it off!?! Not only the engine that was lacking power! Thanks David!

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