[BC] technical difficulties (human OOOOPS)

[khcs@juno.com]

Barry replied:

>Hence the fires at gas stations as people
         slide in and out while fueling.  From
         what I've read, it is more a problem
         than cell phones.

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Yes, we have warnings on TV and other media reminding people who are filling their tanks not to get into their cars and out again for that reason.  An arc could cause a nasty "boom."  However, if there is a good breeze blowing that should not be a problem as it will dissipate the fumes.  


Glen Kippel
KHCS
Palm Desert, CA