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Gasoline

gas can · fuel

Store gas cans only in well-ventilated, cool areas, never inside the house or basement or near ignition sources. [1]

Fuel vapor escaping a can can ignite and flash back into the container. [1]

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  1. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — Fuel Container, Gasoline and Other Liquid Fuel Safety retrieved 2026-10-27