BREAKING: Another person sets himself on fire in front of the White House.

[Nik H]

warm diesel lights up good, cold diesel not so much. flash point is between 125 and 140

Diesel ignition is dependent on the amount of vapor in a confined space. Trying to ignite diesel in a pool on the ground without a vessel to confine the vapor does not happen easily. You can throw a match in a pool of diesel without ignition. It is NOT gasoline

 

[ArmyJerry]

you throw a match in a warm bucket of diesel you will have a nice little splodie

 

[Nik H]

you throw a match in a warm bucket of diesel you will have a nice little splodie

Diesel is a combustible fuel versus a flammable fuel like petrol or gasoline...

You want to burn, you use gasoline not diesel...hence why napalm is not made from diesel fuel.

 

[Bender]

I hope to start a trend, they should all start trying to outdo each other. Kind of like they did with tide pods

 

[ArmyJerry]

Energy Source	Unit	Energy Content (Btu)
Fuel Oil no.6	1 Gallon	152400
Diesel Fuel	1 Gallon	139000
Gasoline	1 Gallon	124000
Natural Gas	1 Cubic Foot (cu.ft.)	950 - 1150

 

[Nik H]

Energy Source	Unit	Energy Content (Btu)
Fuel Oil no.6	1 Gallon	152400
Diesel Fuel	1 Gallon	139000
Gasoline	1 Gallon	124000
Natural Gas	1 Cubic Foot (cu.ft.)	950 - 1150

Your point is what...energy or ignition?

AJ...know you were in the Army but I respectfully need to add that some of us who didn't serve have pretty extensive experience with explosives or combustible materials.

 

[ArmyJerry]

I been in oil industry since the day I left the Army, warm diesel is much more powerful burn than gas harder to ignite but burns better.

 

[Nik H]

That is because diesel has a lower autoignition temperature and a higher energy content than gasoline. Gasoline has a lower flash point.

That is why diesel motors don't need to use spark plugs.

 

[ArmyJerry]

and a match burns at what temp?

 

[Nik H]

and a match burns at what temp?

LOL

 

[Heretoimproveforhunting]

where does bunker fuel rank?

 

[12Bravo]

#6 fuel oil is considered a bunker fuel. It's energy density is higher than diesel.

 

[GBMaryland]

Is that basically crude oil.

 

[ArmyJerry]

Nasty

where does bunker fuel rank?

 

[12Bravo]

Bunker fuel is a residual product from the distillation process. Crude oil is the feedstock for distillation.

 

[QuickNDirty]

Your point is what...energy or ignition?

AJ...know you were in the Army but I respectfully need to add that some of us who didn't serve have pretty extensive experience with explosives or combustible materials.

So... thoughts on what homedude was doused in?

I've never seen a burn quite like that, and the uniformity from head to toe diminishes the "grease fire" aspects since homedudes shoes were putting off a lot of what I'm wondering about. That makes me think it's one mixture of something. I guess it could just be diesel. I don't typically burn that stuff so I'm not sure.

 

[ArmyJerry]

he doused himself in jerry curl.

diesel burns more smokey

 

[Nik H]

So... thoughts on what homedude was doused in?

I've never seen a burn quite like that, and the uniformity from head to toe diminishes the "grease fire" aspects since homedudes shoes were putting off a lot of what I'm wondering about. That makes me think it's one mixture of something. I guess it could just be diesel. I don't typically burn that stuff so I'm not sure.

A harmonious mixture of Gasoline/Soap/Diesel...

Mix well.
Soak or spread on clothes
Bonfire

 

[Stevo86]

Well whatever it was... it was damn sure flammable

 

[Jscb1b]

I love the smell of burning fucktard in the morning. It smells like... stupidity!

 

[candyx]

Wasn't diesel or gas it was SHC , "spontaneous human combustion" thats why the fire was so consistent over his entire body.

 

[QuickNDirty]

Well whatever it was... it was damn sure flammable

That would rule out diesel, then.

 

[Foul Mike]

Whatever, he mixed some fuel up, poured it over himself and did the Bic lighter dance. Don't give a fuck about how hot a match is nor the fuel mixture.
I hope he left notes as to mixture and ignition source for any that want to follow him.

Reminds me of my days watching shit burn in RVN. FM

 

[Deleted member 10043]

It is possible he was hit with a surgical napalm drone strike. His choice of hockey shirt he just purchased from a street vendor being the randomness of this horror.

 

[QuickNDirty]

Whatever, he mixed some fuel up, poured it over himself and did the Bic lighter dance. Don't give a fuck about how hot a match is nor the fuel mixture.
I hope he left notes as to mixture and ignition source for any that want to follow him.

Reminds me of my days watching shit burn in RVN. FM

Intense suffering and loss of life bugs me. At the very least, I can try to learn something from it. Whatever that guy's goal was is completely lost on me, so pretty much the only thing about the whole situation that's even a little bit interesting is WTF was putting off that neat, consistent flame that lasted a good long while, which also didn't seem to bother that fucktard too much.

Drugs might have had a bit to do with that, but even people that've consumed enough shit well beyond their ability to cope wake up screaming when their cherry sets the mattress on fire.

 

[Bender]

Gas and diesel have near the same flame speed when a mist or stoichiometric.

 

[Bender]

It is possible he was hit with a surgical napalm drone strike. His choice of hockey shirt he just purchased from a street vendor being the randomness of this horror.

It was probably a Chinese knock off jersey that just spontaneously combusted

 

[Deleted member 10043]

Yes agreed Bender. Using nearby markers for reference it appears the towering inferno is about 9 feet tall.

 

[Nik H]

Gas and diesel have near the same flame speed when a mist or stoichiometric.

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Yes but what is the hidden issue....hint...

think about the criticality of achieving the required vapor pressure for sustaining the flame using the remaining fuel

 

[oneshot86]

How did you guys forget this?

Cheers,

Sirhr

love the song, the evil laughing at the end for like 40 seconds, was a surprise

 

[oneshot86]

should "Good Guys with Guns" send him some salve?

 

[candyx]

Faulty crack pipe, he should call Jacoby & Meyers Law Firm.

 

[armorpl8chikn]

Ok...I'll be the first to say it....doesn't look real.

People are claiming they saw him running on the white house lawn. "White house lawn on fire!"

I have a hard time believing anything anymore.

The picture looks like he still has hair and a beard.
Wtf burns that orange?
How the F is he walking? Standing? Not screaming as he waits for his closeup with the fire extinguisher?

Is it possible to contrive such a thing? Where are reports on his condition?
He would almost have to be dead at this point....right? Yes?

I have numerous burning questions.

 

[oneshot86]

and we shift into second gear

 

[Inifinty]

There’s police all over the area and probably carry extinguishers in thier cars since the place attracts this sort of thing.

 

[Blue Sky Country]

It is the available vapor content and vapor generated for ignition that matters. Look at the safety warnings for gasoline vs. diesel, kerosene, fuel oil. The former reads: "Danger. Extremely flammable", while the latter are "Combustible". You can use diesel or even fuel oil in a traditional wick lantern with no issues. If you use gasoline, on the other hand, you will have a VERY bad day.

Clothing, fabric, etc. acts just like a lamp or torch wick. A porous material soaked in even the heaviest solvent, will ignite readily.

 

[Centuriator]

If you are going to burn a flag......

Thats the way I want it done.

Best comment on the thread!

 

[clcustom1911]

It was probably a Chinese knock off jersey that just spontaneously combusted

Yeahhhh. The one with the little Christmas lights on it!

 

[Centuriator]

He's dead now

Bethesda man who set himself on fire near White House dies; had been reported missing - WTOP News

A man who set himself on fire near the White House Wednesday afternoon has died — and he had been reported missing with concern for his mental health earlier in the day.

wtop.com

 

[Centuriator]

Arnav Gupta
33 years old from India

Gupta had been reported missing by Montgomery County Police on Wednesday after family members said they had last seen him earlier that morning. Family reported they were concerned about his emotional and physical well being.

Well, they found him and ... maybe we will learn what "set him off" so to speak.

 

[Maggot]

Stupid hurts.

In this case not for long.

 

[Gunfighter14e2]

Stupid hurts.

A man has just got's to know his limitations,.... Could be he had a burning desire to impress people similar to Hinckley.
May be his crazy pills did not work, on his level of crazy?

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Well, maybe he'll get reincarnated as...




But if he reached his highest level of reincarnation... then I guess he'll come back as this...

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[camotoe]

Thank god. Now tax money won't be wasted saving his ass

 

[garandman]

Blackened lives matter

LOL..Its early yet, but that's the funniest thing I heard all day. Unlikely to be challenged. LOLs

 

[ArmyJerry]

Could be a pizza delivery guy scenario perpetrated by deep staters.

A man has just got's to know his limitations,.... Could be he had a burning desire to impress people similar to Hinckley.
May be his crazy pills did not work, on his level of crazy?

 

[Blue Sky Country]

He's dead now

Bethesda man who set himself on fire near White House dies; had been reported missing - WTOP News

A man who set himself on fire near the White House Wednesday afternoon has died — and he had been reported missing with concern for his mental health earlier in the day.

wtop.com

He's better off that way...

Probably never regained conciousness again after he went down. There are few things in this world as horrifying and agonizing as full body burns. The final stages of radiation sickness or rabies ranks up there along with it.

 

[Deleted member 10043]

Centuriator shouldn't comment unless he shows a video of himself doing the same thing, lol.

 

[Jscb1b]

Let's look at the bright side. He did not torch himself in a school. Save the children, ban gasoline and matches.

 

[powdahound76]

Dang. Hope he was drugged up a lot. Thats pure hell right there. Im more along the lines of just mental illness vs political stunt to show the trump is a bad guy.

Whatever made him go, guessing his worried family could have tried to get him some help. Always easy to quarterback from my chair though.

I have seen and heard first hand about the aftermath of catastrophic burns. My old work friend doesnt have finger tips. About 60% of his face and his head where it was covered with his flight helmet is all that wasnt burned.