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“The situation was really complicated, there was a danger that the gas could explode at any moment, but thanks to the professionalism of the firefighters, it was managed and extinguished. The firefighters worked putting his health and life at risk, ”said Rimantas Bokmota, chief of the Alytus Fire and Rescue Service.
According to R. Bokmota, when they reached the scene of the incident, where a recent explosion erupted and a flare of burning gas appeared in the sky, they were astonished.
VIDEO: Gas station fire in Alytus
“It is not the same as extinguishing a building or a facility with fire plans. These gas stations were built in the forest without anyone knowing about it a few days ago, on Monday. They evaporated the gas from Poland in a tanker truck and supplied it to the city when the main gas pipeline was temporarily closed. “
In the event of a gas leak under the station and an explosion, three nearly full tanker trucks of about 30 cubic meters each were connected to this unit. m of gas, was next to another tank. The explosion was local, no one was injured, the frightened drivers ran after it and did not approach the scene.
“It is impossible to put out the burning gas, only the flames can be put out,” said R. Bokmota. – At first it was difficult to find out what was happening, what happened. There were no staff on site. It was unclear where to start, what to turn off. The decision was then made to cool the tanks and reduce the flare of the fire from underground. And only when the gas technicians who arrived opened the gas branch a kilometer away, and when all the gas inside was burned and the pressure dropped, was it possible to put out the flames. “
In all, more than 20 firefighters rescued the blaze. 10 firefighters worked on the fire, while others took care of the water supply. The firefighters had gathered from the fire brigades of the Alytus Fire and Rescue Service and the surrounding settlements – Miroslav, Butrimonys, Alove and Prienai districts of Balbieriškis.
“The most important thing is that no people were affected by this fire. Yes, there was a possibility that something would happen to the firefighters. And they knew it, but the adrenaline and enthusiasm encouraged the young people to work with sacrifice, and the Older firefighters encouraged him, ”said R. Bokmota.
During the fire, two gas stations were burned, two were damaged and a tanker was burned. The fire trucks helped to remove the tanker trucks from the scene of the fire, because they could not move when the water filled. Firefighters also pumped the diesel fuel that had run out of tank from a truck and repaired 50 square feet. m area where fuel was spilled. They worked at the fire station for 3 hours.
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