Static Can Spark Fire at Gas Pumps
(Dec. 13) -- A spark of static electricity is all it took for a Texas man who was filling up his car to catch fire. Luckily, he survived.
This serves as a reminder for people to be careful when filling up at the pump. The dry winter weather has brought more than just a chill to the air. It's also brought a hidden danger to motorists who stop to fill up their tanks.
Static electricity around gas pumps can ignite a fire when it comes in contact with gas fumes. You are most at risk if you get in and out of your car while pumping gas. Women tend to do this more often then men and are therefore a larger percentage of the victims.
Static gas pump fires
- Static electricity buildup more common in cool, dry air
- Static gas pump fires more common in the winter
- Static gas pump fires occur more often with women
- Static gas pump fires have been reported in 35 states
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