An explosion shook a gas station in Burgas, there is an injured person

20.07.2025 | Accidents

A dramatic incident shook residential neighborhoods in Burgas after a powerful explosion erupted at a busy intersection, with the cause linked to a methane cylinder in a minibus.

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Another high-destructive force incident shook the peace of Burgas residents in the "Izgrev" and "Slaveykov" districts. The explosion, which thundered briefly, localized its epicenter on the territory of the popular OMV gas station.

The strategic location of the incident - immediately next to the roundabout in front of the Mirage hotel - immediately attracted the attention of emergency services. Two fire crews quickly arrived, ready to manage any potential consequences of the incident.

Initial investigative versions indicate that the explosion resulted from a sudden ignition of a methane bottle located in a yellow minibus that was refueling at the time. Among the dramatic circumstances of the incident, information about an injured young girl stands out, whose health condition is yet to be clarified.

Emergency medical teams immediately arrived at the scene, ready to provide the necessary initial assistance and take immediate actions to stabilize the victim.

The investigation continues, with competent authorities set to clarify the exact circumstances surrounding this unexpected and dangerous incident that shook the peace of Burgas neighborhoods.