VIDEO: Gardena gas station pump explodes, sends flames shooting into sky

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
VIDEO: Gardena gas station pump explodes, sends flames shooting up
A gas station pump exploded early Tuesday in Gardena, which sent flames shooting up into the sky.

GARDENA, Calif. (KABC) -- A gas station pump exploded early Tuesday in Gardena, which sent flames shooting up into the sky.

Fire officials said a tow truck pulling an SUV knocked over a gas pump, leading to the explosion.

Los Angeles County firefighters responded to the fire shortly after 3 a.m. in the area of Crenshaw and El Segundo boulevards.

Firefighters put out the exploding blaze quickly, and no injuries were reported.

Police are continuing to investigate the crash.