Trailer Strikes Gas Pump, Sparks Fire Before Sprinklers Activate A frightening scene unfolded at a busy gas station when a trailer struck a fuel pump, triggering a fire that briefly engulfed the area. Witnesses say the driver was maneuvering through the station when the trailer clipped the pump, causing fuel to spill and ignite within seconds. Automatic safety sprinklers activated almost immediately, helping contain the flames until firefighters arrived. No serious injuries were reported, though