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Driver's medical emergency leads to fire at gas station by Embarcadero

gas station fire by embarcadero 3-19-22
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A gas station by the Embarcadero was closed Sunday after a crash caused a fire at the business.

It happened around 5:30 a.m. at the Shell Gas Station on Pacific Highway.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the driver of the car suffered a medical emergency and had a seizure. The driver then slammed into a gas pump, sparking the fire.

Dozens of firefighters responded to extinguish the fire.

It's unclear at this point when the gas station will open.