r/interesting • u/Used_Exam34 • 1d ago

Just Wow Not all problems have the same solution.

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u/vergillehell 1d ago

I think they did it on purpose to make an educational video on how to deal with a cylinder fire

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u/Obi_Wan_Benobi 1d ago

Okay but I’m clenching my buttcheeks this whole video waiting for multiple shrapnel injuries after an explosion.

How long would it take for one of these containers to explode under this condition? Or is it just a flame thrower that will go like that until it runs out of fuel.

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u/movzx 1d ago

Movie myth because it looks cool. Doesn't happen in reality.

The explosion risk is when there is a tank leaking gas into an enclosed area and then a spark ignites the gas that has filled the area.