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chollyred Posted - 02/24/2016 : 12:05:16
I've seen several people here talk about using Buddy Heaters this spring (one in a personal tent). This past Saturday, during our double header, a parent's Buddy Heater went up in flames in the middle of a crowd. One of the guys near by grabbed it (at serious risk to himself) and dragged it away from the bleachers. Of course I have no idea how well it was maintained, etc. but it caused a serious event trying to get people away.

Also, make sure someone knows where a fire extinguisher is located. We don't often think about a fire extinguisher being necessary at a ball park. At least make sure the concession stand has one.

PSA over...
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bfriendly Posted - 02/24/2016 : 18:58:50
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Originally posted by CaCO3Girl

I use it in my personal tent. It says repeatedly in the instructions to make sure the gas bottle is securely in place and to test it for a bit when you change out bottles, AND not to jostle the heater.

I'm not saying this incident didn't happen, I'm sure it did, but there is a phrase I have taught my children that likely applies here "Operator Error"


X2........I was wondering if the can(s) was/were tightened securely. If not there could be a small leak that would eventually ignite. I use mine in the garage and I carried it to another spot the other day and it went out.

Regardless, anytime you have a tank of gas and a flame, caution should always be used and there is always a chance for "Something" to happen........
CaCO3Girl Posted - 02/24/2016 : 15:22:48
I use it in my personal tent. It says repeatedly in the instructions to make sure the gas bottle is securely in place and to test it for a bit when you change out bottles, AND not to jostle the heater.

I'm not saying this incident didn't happen, I'm sure it did, but there is a phrase I have taught my children that likely applies here "Operator Error"
tellit Posted - 02/24/2016 : 13:11:35
Are you sure it was not one of those scary hover boards everyone is losing their minds over?

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