Mobile phones are not a fire or explosion hazard to petrol stations or aircraft refueling.
No “guy in Perth” was killed while using a mobile at a service station. Show me the proof. I’ll show you mine.
This is an URBAN LEGEND propagated by numerous emails over the years.
Shell Oil has even stated that they have NEVER heard of such an incident being directly related to a mobile phone.
Yes, spontaneous combustion of fuel vapours have occurred at petrol stations around the world, with some documented cases in North America.
The reason for the ignition of fuel vapours is not due to the "massive" amounts of energy emitted by mobile phones but rather by the discharge of static electricity. This coupled with very dry conditions and low humidity as found in some parts of the US at certain times of the year creates a perfect environment for a static spark to be produced.
Urban Legend
Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association
As for mobiles posing a hazard to "Aircraft navigation systems" -don't get me started.
