The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) warned Americans not to fill plastic bags with gasoline amid shortages in some states following the ransomware attack targeting the 5,500-mile Colonial Pipeline. “Do not fill plastic bags with gasoline,” the USCPSC wrote Wednesday on Twitter. “Use only containers approved for fuel.” The federal agency also said people need to “follow the gas canister manufacturer instructions for storing and transporting gasoline,” adding that they should “never pour gasoline over or near an open flame.” “We know this sounds simple, but when people get desperate they stop thinking clearly,” said the USCPSC. “They take risks that can have deadly consequences. If you know someone who is thinking about bringing a container not meant for fuel to get gas, please let them know it’s dangerous.” The USCPSC posted the warning after an unverified video went viral showing a woman putting gas in a plastic bag at a gas …