This is why you should follow the no flame warnings at gas stations
From the archive: published Apr 5, 2009, 17 years ago. Details may have changed since.
Anyone who owns a car would be aware of the numerous warning signs often found at a gas station. One of the biggest warnings has always been: no naked flames, but have you ever wondered why?
This video shows exactly why you shouldn’t be lighting a match or lighter at a gas pump; we promise it’s actually quite serious.