Can cell phones really cause gas stations to explode?

Question

Can cell phones really cause gas stations to explode?

Answer 1

This is from TV show "Myth-busters"

Using one’s cell phone while pumping gas/petrol can cause an explosion.

busted

A properly-working cell phone poses almost no danger of igniting gasoline, even when surrounded by gasoline vapor with the optimum fuel-air mix for ignition. The actual risk comes from an electrostatic discharge between a charged driver and the car, often a result of continually getting into and out of the vehicle.http://mythbustersresults.com/episode2

But it really did happen.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/05/1...

The chances are very small of it happening.

Answer 2

never heard of it happening,

if MythBusters busted it, then it must not be true.

but...

why take chances?

Answer 3

no,,,myth busters busted that mythh

Answer 4

The only time that a cell phone could cause a fire is if you drop the cell phone and the battery pops out because the battery could ignite the gas flumes but not the cell phone itself.........

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/20...

Answer 5

Oh GOSH, no.