The Mobil gas station on Route 109 and New Highway in Lindenhurst was covered in a sea of white dust after fire officials say the fire retardant system accidentally went off Friday morning. Michelle Chester of Amityville told News 12 her husband was pumping gas when he heard a popping sound, followed by white powder coming down. She said he was having trouble breathing and was taken to the hospital.

News 12 tried to talk to an employee at the gas station that houses a Bolla Market, but was told to vacate the property.

The East Farmingdale Fire chief told News 12 that seven people were sent to the hospital. He said the cause was accidental.

The owner of the gas station got back to News 12 and said he hopes to reopen sometime soon on Friday.