A gas leak occurred in an apartment building in Rokiškis, Lithuania, after a heating boiler was turned on, but there was no explosion or injuries reported.
In the early hours of the morning, a call was received concerning a potential gas leak in a four-story apartment building located in the Kavoliškis village of the Rokiškis district. Fire and rescue teams were dispatched and began their operations shortly after 5:53 AM. Upon arrival, they detected a slight smell of gas emanating from an apartment on the third floor, prompting concerns from the residents about a possible explosion.
Initial reports suggested there might have been an explosion, but the Fire and Rescue Department clarified that the situation was actually related to a gas leak, not a detonation. The gas leak was triggered by the activation of individual heating boilers within the apartments. An official from the Fire Protection and Rescue Department stated that, although there was a mention of an explosion, no damages were reported to the boiler or the building, and importantly, no injuries occurred.
Firefighters took necessary precautions by ventilating the affected area to ensure safety and address the gas leak. The incident highlighted the importance of safety checks and regulations regarding gas installations in residential buildings, as individual heating systems can pose risks when not monitored properly. Fortunately, the quick response from emergency services prevented any harm to the residents or property damage.
