Police: SLC gas pump fire caused by RV pulling away with hose still attached
Dec 27, 2021, 10:03 AM | Updated: 9:08 pm
SALT LAKE CITY — Crews with the Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to a fire at a gas station Monday morning.
Firefighters said the incident began around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Redwood Road and North Temple.
Officials with the Salt Lake City Police Department said an RV driver pulled away from the pump with the hose still attached, dragging the pump away. Nearby officers saw the flames, secured the area and called firefighters.
“The rapid response minimized damage and prevented any further fire spread,” SLC fire officials tweeted.
All southbound Redwood Road lanes and westbound North Temples lanes were closed while emergency crews were on scene, and the scene had cleared by 10 a.m. Monday.
No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation. Police said the RV driver is cooperating with investigators.
No one hurt after a fuel pump fire at North Temple and Redwood Road. Photo: Jacob Rueda, KSL NewsRadio pic.twitter.com/qHDJxZRU20
— KSL NewsRadio (@kslnewsradio) December 27, 2021