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As it turns out, gas is NOT a good substitute for diesel when lighting a brush fire. We had recently cut down a tree in my yard and I was attempting to burn some of the limbs and other debris left in my yard. Green limbs and leaves don't light as easily as dry, dead wood, so I made the call to give it some "encouragement". Unfortunately, I was out of diesel so I tossed a little gasoline on the brush and lit a leaf.
Apparently I didn't quite get back far enough so I was caught in the fireball when the gas went boom.
Luckily I was able to turn away and get my right arm up in time to cover my face, but I still ended up receiving superficial 2nd degree burns on my right leg and forearm. My left leg was less crispy, only having severe first degree burns.
Currently spending a week off work to let the blistered skin grow back on my right side, while contemplating my own stupidity.
In case you're wondering why diesel is any better than gas, it's much less explosive while being just as easy to light and hot enough to burn live branches.
WITH THAT SAID
still use extreme caution when starting fires with anything, including rubbing sticks together.
TL ; DR:
Played with fire, got burnt
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