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Massive Fire at Vilnius Gas Station Injures One, Sparks Evacuations

9/10/2025

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A fire broke out Wednesday at a liquefied gas filling station in Traku Voke, Vilnius, igniting eight rail cars and causing explosions.
Initially, only one rail car was reported on fire, but updates confirmed eight were involved.
One person sustained injuries, and residents were advised to stay indoors due to air pollution risks.
Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovic indicated safety violations likely caused the fire.
Police identified the rail cars as belonging to Polish company Orlen, prompting rerouting of a Kaliningrad transit train and evacuations within a one-kilometer radius.

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A fire broke out Wednesday at a liquefied gas filling station in Traku Voke, Vilnius, igniting eight rail cars and causing explosions.
Initially, only one rail car was reported on fire, but updates confirmed eight were involved.
One person sustained injuries, and residents were advised to stay indoors due to air pollution risks.
Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovic indicated safety violations likely caused the fire.
Police identified the rail cars as belonging to Polish company Orlen, prompting rerouting of a Kaliningrad transit train and evacuations within a one-kilometer radius.