Re: [Chevelle-list] cell phone causes fire at gas pump

[Bill Lessenberry]

Any of you see the Mythbusters show where they tried to ignite gas fumes 
with a cell phone?  It didn't work.  More than likely, the fire was caused 
by static electricity.  Be sure that you keep your hand on a metal part of 
the car when you insert & take out the nozzle.  If you look at trucks that 
haul fuel, you'll see straps hanging under them.  These are static straps 
to prevent the build up of static electricity.   This doesn't apply to me 
anyway, 'cause I hardly ever have a cell phone with me, and if I do, 
chances are it's turned off.  To me, it's better to take a drive without a 
stupid phone call to bother me.  :-)))

BL