Wichita Falls, Texas — While many eyes were on the skies due to severe weather over the weekend, something unexpected caught everyone’s attention on the ground — a fire at a local gas station, all of it captured on camera by storm chasers in the area.
The incident took place on Friday night at the Quick Trip gas station on Old Iowa Park Road, and thanks to some fast responders and a bit of luck, it was brought under control quickly without any injuries.
Storm Chasers Caught More Than Just Weather
A group of storm chasers from Live Storms Media, known for sharing weather footage on YouTube, were in town hoping to catch dramatic storm visuals. Instead, they ended up filming a motorcycle fire that broke out at one of the gas pumps — and the footage has now gone viral online.
According to KAUZ News, the fire started when a motorcycle backfired while fueling up, sparking flames near the pump.
Quick Action Prevented Disaster
Wichita Falls firefighters arrived quickly after the fire was reported and managed to extinguish the flames before they could spread. At the same time, Quick Trip employees acted fast, shutting off gas to the affected pump, which helped stop the fire from spreading to other parts of the property.
Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the damage was limited to just one gas pump.
What Caused the Fire?
Initial reports say that the motorcycle backfired at the pump, and that’s what caused the fire to start. The storm chasers, who were there to capture weather footage, managed to record the moment the fire started — a rare moment of being in the right place at the right time.
If the motorcycle owner needs to deal with insurance claims, this video footage may come in handy to show exactly what happened.
Community Reactions and Storm Chasing Highlights
While storm chasers usually focus on tornadoes, hurricanes, or flash floods, they surely didn’t expect to record a gas pump fire on this trip. The community has praised the quick response from emergency services and staff at the gas station.
If you’re a fan of storm chasing or rare natural events, Live Storms Media on YouTube is a great channel to follow. They post clips from across the U.S. whenever severe weather strikes — and now, even unexpected incidents like this one.