Woman filling gas tank burned after another car hits pump

A 39-year-old woman suffered second-degree burns Wednesday when a car hit a gas pump on Capitol Hill.

The victim, whose name wasn't released, was pumping gas into her car when another vehicle knocked over the gas pump, said Seattle Fire Department spokeswoman Dana Vander Houwen.

The gas ignited and there was an explosion, knocking the woman to the ground. She got up and rescued her dog from her car, Vander Houwen said.

By the time Seattle firefighters arrived, both vehicles were in flames, she said. They quickly extinguished the blaze.

The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with second-degree burns to her lower body, Vander Houwen said. The driver of the car that hit the pump suffered minor injuries and also was taken to Harborview.

Damage to the cars and service station was estimated at $80,000.

Noelene Clark: 206-464-2321 or nclark@seattletimes.com