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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 5:33 pm
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Originally Posted by mbarreto
Phew, that's great to hear. I always thought in case of an accident I might end up drenched in flaming gasoline, but if it's just boiling oil than no big deal!
Oh no...you will be burnt to a crisp not boiled Many people think Jet Fuel is "extremely flammable" as-in much more combustible than gasoline. The reality is it is much harder to ignite jet fuel because it is less refined (like Kerosene or heating oil) but if it does ignite you will be well-done.
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