Dangerous ‘Flame Jetting’ Phenomenon Kills Hundreds Every Year

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s a phenomenon that turns everyday items into dangerous, even deadly, flamethrowers. It’s called “flame jetting.”
Each year, more than 4,000 people are badly burned when flames from commonly used items suddenly explode, shooting fire several feet through the air.
It can happen with flammable liquids, like the gasoline you use for your lawnmower, fireplace fuels, and even liquor.
When the containers get near an open flame, the fumes can ignite, e