Two weeks after Hurricane Helene, mutual aid organizers say the devastation is incalculable and parts of Western North Carolina resemble a war zone. “It looks like the suburbs of Beirut, just fewer buildings.”

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    30 days ago

    The one in back smoking a ciggie while carrying two cans of gas seems a bit dumb. Yes, I do know it’s super unlikely… but it screams Darwin Awards to me.

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      29 days ago

      Meh, I’ve snuffed a burning match in gasoline before. (I was actually trying to light it.) It’s the vapor that’s explosive, so as long as those cans are sealed, there’s basically no danger. (Aside from, y’know, lung cancer.)

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        29 days ago

        Yes, dude. I know. I was a mechanic for a long time. It’s still not intelligent.

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      29 days ago

      If it’s diesel or diesel like you don’t have to worry at all with cigarettes, and just take bit of care where you light if it’s an open flame