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Why storing petrol in a garden shed can be dangerous

This video shows a garden shed storing petrol vapours being completely destroyed. It blew up when petrol vapours were ignited by a faulty light fitting. Nobody was hurt in the incident. Fire Investigation Officer Jamie Lister said: "In light of what could have been a potentially devastating incident, WYFRS would like to reiterate the safety considerations around storage and use of petrol in homes and gardens. “Petrol produces a vapour which is extremely flammable and must be treated with utmost care. To create a potentially explosive atmosphere there only needs to be a small amount of petrol vapour present, as little as 1.4%." The fire service issued this advice: DO Do use only approved, labelled containers with correctly fitting lids Do store in a well ventilated area Do only store the minimum amount you need (2 x 5 litre plastic containers is the maximum allowed limit) Do use a funnel/spout when decanting/refuelling and only do this outside Do keep containers secure to protect against inappropriate use Do replace any damaged or leaking containers/equipment DON’T Don’t store petrol/petrol operated equipment in living accommodation Don’t smoke or use naked flames when handling petrol/petrol operated equipment Don’t overfill containers to avoid any spillages Don’t fill containers to the brim, fuels expand and vapour can build up in hot weather Don’t store containers in direct sunlight Don’t use petrol to light bonfires as this can potentially cause a petrol vapour explosion. ---------------------------------------­­­­--------- Follow BI UK on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Nz3jG3 Follow BI UK On Facebook: http://bit.ly/1VWDkiy Read more: http://uk.businessinsider.com/?IR=C ---------------------------------------­­­­--------- Business Insider UK is the largest business news site for British readers and viewers in the UK. Our mission: to tell you all you need to know about the big world around you. The BI UK Video team focuses on business, technology, strategy, and culture with an emphasis on unique storytelling and data that appeals to the next generation of leaders – the digital generation.