A car on fire at a gas station is a scenario you never want to witness or even ear about. When one woman spotted a man with a burning car at the gas station, hearts stopped. In a TikTok that’s generated over 19.7 million views as of this writing, Thao Nguyen (@thao.fit) shares how this man dealt with a car fire at the gas station. In the post, Nguyen films a burning car at a gas station. The video shows a man slowly hopping out of his Ford Fusion right next to the gas pump while trouble is brewing. His car's hood is releasing major smoke with a fire visibly building underneath it. “Poor guy... it's only 8am,” the post is captioned. After exiting the vehicle, the man jogs towards the gas station away from it, thought not at a full sprint. “POV: when the check engine light finally showed you why it was glowing like that,” the on screen text reads. Many found the man's lack of urgency concerning, considering his car was burning right next to a gas pump. “BY THE GAS PUMP????” one person wrote. “Why he stop at a gas pump,” another wondered. “I think it caught fire while he was pumping gas,” Nguyen replied. “Bad day is about to be worse for everyone in a 2 block radius,” one viewer commented. (The song Nguyen chose for the post is “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter.) Gallery: 2020 Ford Fusion Why Did He Go To a Gas Station With A Burning Car? The comments are filled with disbelief. “This is the worst lot you could have pulled into,” one person opined. “Car on fire… pulls to the most flammable location,” another quipped. “Pulling into a gas station when your car is on fire is crazyyyyy work,” a third said. Other viewers who say they work at gas stations chimed in with their thoughts. “As a gas station worker my heart would literally stop if I looked outside and saw that lol,” one said. “I work at a gas station and if I see this I’m pulling the emergency alarm that makes foam rain down from the canopy. Then I’m running as fast as I can as far away as I can lmao,” another wrote. What Should You Do When a Fire Happens While Filling Up Your Gas Tank? Dealing with a fire at a gas station can be very scary. Gasoline can easily explode, as it is very volatile. One gallon of gasoline can equal 14 sticks of dynamite in explosive force, according to Chatham County in North Carolina. Here’s what to do in case of a fire at a gas pump, according to the City of Kearney: Do not remove the nozzle from the car, as this will only make the situation worse, Get all people and occupants out of the car immediately, Notify the gas station attendant right away so the emergency shut-off can be activated, Call the fire department, and Locate the fire extinguisher and use it to put out the fire. It’s important to act quickly when a fire starts at a gas station. Catastrophe can strike in only a matter of moments. How to Prevent Fires at a Gas Station Knowing how to prevent fires at gas stations can ultimately save your life and the lives of others around you. According to Fire-Alert, there are four things to avoid doing at the gas pump to prevent a gas station fire. First, never do any sort of activity that involves a flame. This includes smoking, or striking a match, lighter, etc. As mentioned, flames can ignite gasoline and cause a massive eruption. The second thing to do is always turn off your engine before fueling. Having your car engine running while fueling can potentially cause an ignition of fire. It’s also suggested to take the keys out of the ignition entirely to ensure the car keys aren’t accidentally turned back on. The third tip is staying off your phone while pumping gas. While this one is unlikely, technically, a mobile phone can ignite a fire with a component inside the battery. Additionally, phones are distracting and take people away from the task at hand, as overfilling could potentially happen. The last thing recommended is to discharge any static energy before pumping. This can be done by touching any metal part of your vehicle. Though this is also rare, static energy can potentially generate a spark, leading to a fire. Motor1 has contacted Nguyen via email and Instagram direct message. This story will be updated if she replies. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team
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