ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Fuel tank explosion

Okay kiddo, so imagine a water bottle. If you fill it too much, it gets really tightly packed inside and might burst when you open it.

Similarly, fuel tanks in vehicles and machines can store fuels like gasoline, diesel, or kerosene. These liquids have gases inside them that can build up pressure if they get too hot or if the tank gets damaged.

If there's a spark or something hot around the fuel tank that ignites the gases, it can cause a huge explosion. This explosion can create a lot of heat, flames and more pressure, causing a lot of damage to the machine, surroundings and people nearby. That's why it's very important to always handle fuel tanks carefully and only fill them up to the recommended levels.