It is obvious that the writers don’t understand the properties of flammable fuels. In Nam I was a Combat Engineer 1371 and secondary mos 2336 Explosive Ordinance. After Nam I worked for an FX company LA. My job there was “fires” gasoline lifts, explosions, etc. oil fuel sources, contrary to many a movie scene (including some of mine) will not ignite in the presence of a flame. A tipped over kerosene lantern will not actually set the bunk house on fire. The best way to extinguish a kerosene or diesel oil torch when it comes off stage is to dunk the still flaming torch in a bucket or tank of the fuel. The fuel needs a wick device of some sort to allow the heat from the flame vaporize the fuel in close proximity and the vapor is what actually burns.
It is obvious that the writers don’t understand the properties of flammable fuels. In Nam I was a Combat Engineer 1371 and secondary mos 2336 Explosive Ordinance. After Nam I worked for an FX company LA. My job there was “fires” gasoline lifts, explosions, etc. oil fuel sources, contrary to many a movie scene (including some of mine) will not ignite in the presence of a flame. A tipped over kerosene lantern will not actually set the bunk house on fire. The best way to extinguish a kerosene or diesel oil torch when it comes off stage is to dunk the still flaming torch in a bucket or tank of the fuel. The fuel needs a wick device of some sort to allow the heat from the flame vaporize the fuel in close proximity and the vapor is what actually burns.