Thomas Lavery and his friend, Krystine Hall decided to take a video selfie in front of a blazing dumpster fire. Maybe it was the heat, or the glow of the flames that attracted the couple to stop and pull out a phone, but it was a horrible idea.

Lavery tries to narrate the incident, as Hall is oblivious to the recording and instead stands perfectly still for a photo. Once Hall realized it was video, she starts awkwardly laughing like everyone who has froze for a photo.

Just when Lavery and Hall get excited about catching the firemen put out the fire, they get drenched by the powerful water stream. Hopefully that video was waterproof, because I have a feeling they ended up on the ground and completely wet. There are just times when you really shouldn't be taking selfies, and I believe this is one of those times. This should be the life lesson you learn today.

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