Contrary to popular belief, cigars (and cigarettes) cannot light gasoline. Forensic experts with the ATF made over 2000 attempts using optimal conditions and could not get the gasoline to ignite.
Only heat, not smoke, will set off an emergency sprinkler system.
Guy claims he doesn't want to "go back to prison", but no Security Company will hire a convicted felon, and he wouldn't even be able to get his State Licensed Guard Card.