NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Two people were transported to the hospital after being injured in an underground gas tank fire.
Nashville Fire Department officials say a crew was working on an underground gas tank Monday evening when it caught fire at a Mapco on Highway 70.
An off-duty firefighter just happened to be getting gas at the gas station when the fire started. Officials say the firefighters, who has a background in hazmat emergencies, quickly tried to help the two men who were burned in the fire.
Two people were transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with serious injuries.
We transported two people with serious injuries to Vanderbilt Medical Center. We have the scene controlled and will be opening a portion of Highway 70s. pic.twitter.com/zBW0JCJY4Q
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) January 6, 2020
