quote:Originally posted by egregore:
A local auto repair shop had a serious fire from using an incandescent light, probably one like this ...
working with gasoline. Apparently the bulb broke and the exposed filament, just before it burned out, ignited fumes. Always use a fluorescent or LED. They also don't get hot and burn you.
quote:Originally posted by BurtonRW:
I could have sworn Mythbusters busted the static/vapor combustion thing. Anyone want to google it?
-Rob