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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/Don_Quixotel on 2026-07-21 01:28:47+00:00.

My mower wouldn’t start. Over the past two days I’ve tried everything and made multiple trips to the hardware store: changed spark plug, new gas, new oil, new air filter, tune up spray, and even rebuilt the carburetor.

It worked fine for an hour. When I ran out of gas, I refilled and pulled the cord and WOOOOSHHH

Had to call 911

My 8 year old daughter was scared to death. All the neighbors came out to watch. Flames got over 10 ft high. I was afraid there was going to be an explosion close to my house.

Funny thing is, at every trip to the hardware store I saw a family friend. On the last trip I said, “If this doesn’t work, I’m setting it on fire.”

I have pics, but unfortunately this sub won’t allow it

TL;DR I rebuilt my mower, it caught fire, and I had to call 911