A powerful explosion near a fuel station in the “Brryli” area has highlighted not only the danger of the incident, but also institutional uncertainty over its cause. Three workers suffered minor injuries, while the two responsible institutions came out with different versions about the origin of the explosion.
The force of the explosion brought down the structure
The gas explosion near the fuel station was powerful and brought down the station structure, as well as the single-storey building where the three workers were located.
As a result, the three people there suffered minor bodily injuries. The incident immediately raised questions about the actual observance of safety conditions in an activity that carries high risk for the public and staff.
Expert questions the real value of certificates
Dëshira Mëna, head of the Engineers’ Union, has raised concerns that certificates issued by ISHTI and the Fire Service Directorate are not always a real guarantee of safety.
According to her, MZSH certifies fire protection measures, while ISHTI inspects and certifies pressure equipment. At the core of her criticism is the fact that these documents should not function merely as formal permits for continuing operations, but as concrete responsibility for the lives and safety of citizens.
Another line of inquiry: lack of grounding and electrostatic spark
According to the engineer’s assessment, one possible cause of the explosion may have been the lack of grounding in the tank and at the gas pump.
From the published footage, according to her, the vehicle appears to be damaged in the area where refuelling is carried out. In such circumstances, electrostatic charges can build up in fuel tanks, which may produce a spark. For precisely this reason, the grounding of tanks is considered an element that should be checked responsibly by ISHTI.
Institutions give different versions of the cause
According to ISHTI’s official statement, the explosion originated from the vehicle that was being refuelled.
Meanwhile, the Fire Protection and Rescue Directorate has put forward another line of inquiry, referring to a gas explosion in the company’s office premises.
This discrepancy between the two official versions deepens doubts about the clarity of the investigation and the way safety standards were supervised at a fuel station, where a single failure could have had far more serious consequences.
Suspicions of a gas leak and a call for caution
The expert also mentioned the possibility that the explosion may have been caused by a gas leak. According to her, it should also be verified whether the vehicle had any defect in its cylinder.
She urged citizens to be careful during refuelling, keeping the engine switched off and avoiding any source of fire near the fuel station. But beyond individual caution, the incident brings back into focus the larger question: how seriously are the conditions that institutions certify on paper actually checked on the ground?
In an incident where the official versions do not match, the weight of responsibility falls even more heavily on the institutions that certify, inspect and oversee safety.
Until the cause is fully clarified, the explosion at “Brryli” remains a strong warning about how risks are managed in activities that directly affect people’s lives.