A Hummer in Florida burst into flames right after a driver filled four containers with gas.
Citrus County Fire Rescue said they responded to a call at a Texaco Food Mart in Homosassa, Fla. for a vehicle on fire on Wednesday.
Four 5-gallon containers filled with gasoline were in the back of the vehicle when it caught fire, officials said.
One person was injured but refused to be treated. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Thousands have been running to gas stations after the Colonial Pipeline shutdown caused panic buying. Videos and photos circulated of long lines and some putting extra gas in plastic bags.
Hummer in Florida With Full Gas Cans Catches Fire
I have been taught during my time on this Earth that common sense isn t necessarily all that common. Growing up, you had to learn a few things that became said common sense as you got older. For instance, sticking your finger in a light socket. Sure, I was told not to do it, but I didn t know why until I did. Now, I just know not to do that.
Apparently, some people in Florida don t quite understand the common sense that should surround such a volatile substance as gasoline. With people panicking about running out of gasoline due to the recent pipeline hacking, we are starting to see more pictures of insane ways people are trying to hoard gas. Some of them I have seen over time for years and years, while others are fresh off the press.
A Hummer caught fire on Wednesday in Citrus County, Fla., shortly after its owner filled up four gasoline containers, according to local firefighters.
Citrus County Fire Rescue told the Citrus County Chronicle that they responded to a call about a vehicle fire Wednesday morning. The driver of the vehicle had reportedly filled up the gas cans at a local Texaco Food Mart.
The driver of the vehicle was reportedly injured, but refused to be transported in order to receive medical attention, the Chronicle reported.
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Florida s Department of Environmental Protection was also notified about the incident and will schedule cleanup of the gasoline spill, a local ABC News affiliate reported.
and last updated 2021-05-13 14:59:06-04
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. â A hummer in Citrus County caught fire on Wednesday morning right after the driver filled up four five-gallon gasoline containers.
According to fire rescue officials, the vehicle caught fire around 10:52 a.m., right after the driver filled up the four gas containers at the Texaco Food Mart on W. Grover Cleveland Blvd.
Citrus County Fire Rescue
The Florida State Fire Marshalâs Office will determine the official cause of the fire.
Officials said one person in the vehicle was injured and refused transport for treatment against medical advice.
The fire was out by 11:09 a.m. Citrus County Fire Rescue says the Florida Department of Environmental Protection was notified and will coordinate the fuel spill cleanup.
Hummer catches fire after driver fills up four 5-gallon gas cans in Citrus County
Official cause not yet determined
Citrus County Fire Rescue
and last updated 2021-05-13 14:48:37-04
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. â A hummer in Citrus County caught fire on Wednesday morning right after the driver filled up four five-gallon gasoline containers.
According to fire rescue officials, the vehicle caught fire around 10:52 a.m. right after the driver filled up the four gas containers at the Texaco Food Mart on W. Grover Cleveland Blvd.
Citrus County Fire Rescue
The Florida State Fire Marshalâs Office will determine the official cause of the fire.