You know that rule about running the blower for five minutes before you start the engine? That’s an especially good idea when you’ve just refueled.

[Photo by Steve Sullivan from Seattle 911 Blog]

Puget Sound Maritime covered this story a couple weeks ago, but I just spotted another photo from that incident. This one is of the boat that did not catch on fire. I wonder if that black stuff just wipes off with a damp cloth? I kinda doubt it.

[Photo courtesy of Fremont Tugboat Co.]

Anyway, run the blower. Please?