I know the feeling, i had the brass fitting in the carb slip out on my '64. and while I was merrily driving along with what fuel was left in the bowl of the carb the fuel pump was showering my engine with gas. When I pulled over you could see a trail of gas like a bread crumb trail of where I had just driven. Obviously no fire, but I took the time while the fuel was evaporating with collect my thoughts and think of what could have been.
Everybody check your fuel lines!