There is something about an open flame and enclosed spaces, a tank, a barrel etc, whereas a flag seems to pop up well before the torch is even lit!
I'm surprised at 2 things, that the flag did not pop up and that there was enough fuel vapor in that compartment ignite ! You'll think twice next time, glad you are ok, and or nothing caught fire, thats usually how it goes, domino effect. Its a demonstration of being human, while focused on the problem, nothing seems to come to mind about that open flame, then you get the fireball!
This site is great for learning, over the years, people sharing experiences, or raising points about things like batteries, what makes them explode, pyrolysis with tires, torch and welding safety, and how many other things similar, yet things still happen, speaking for myself, I'm better for having learned a few things right here on this site,than not, just hopefully not at someone elses fatal mistake...... LOL ! well it may not be too funny, but thats the least you can do if it don't get ya !
So, do you think it was some gasoline in the oil ? I have a pet peeve about checking oil for that, ever since the pony motor on the D7 filled the crankcase one time, the things you never forget !
Like Tom in TN said, I've done that with small fuel tanks, just keep igniting until it stops, then you know you are ok, but it does take several rounds of doing that, of course there are other ways, but what he described sounds very familiar.
Now you could set up a camera, replicate the conditions, get that footage for youtube, or maybe its best left to "mythbusters" where they say "never try this at home" LOL !
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