One person was injured but refused medical treatment By NBC 6 •
Updated on May 14, 2021 at 9:38 am
WFLA-TV / Citrus County Fire Rescue
One person was injured after their SUV, which they had filled with several cans of gas, burst into flames in Central Florida, deputies said.
Fire rescue crews responded to the scene Wednesday after a 2004 Hummer H2 was reported on fire in Citrus County, located southwest of Ocala, NBC affiliate WFLA-TV reports. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
A spokesperson said the driver had filled up several gas cans at a nearby Texaco food mart just prior to the incident. Investigators found the remains of four 5-gallon containers in the back of the SUV.
UpdatedThu, May 13, 2021 at 8:46 pm ET
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According to Citrus County Fire Rescue, the 2004 Hummer H2 containing four 5-gallon gas cans caught fire as it was leaving a gas station. (Citrus County Fire Rescue)
The Hummer was carrying four 5-gallon gas containers filled with gas. (Citrus County Fire Rescue)
CITRUS COUNTY, FL In the midst of fighting a major wildfire that s been creeping precariously close to homes in Crystal River over the past two days, crews with the Citrus County Fire Rescue were diverted to Homosassa after a Hummer loaded with hoarded gasoline burst into flames.
According to Citrus County Fire Rescue, the 2004 Hummer H2 caught fire Wednesday at 10:52 a.m. as it was leaving a Homosassa gas station.
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.