Recommendations for Residents Following the Fire at a Liquefied Gas Filling Station in Vilnius

The National Public Health Centre (NPHC) has received information that today, September 10, a railway tank car carrying liquefied gas caught fire at a gas filling station located at 35 Baltosios Vokės Street, Vilnius.

NPHC specialists warn that smoke from the fire may pose health risks and provide the following safety recommendations:

• If you are outdoors and see smoke or smell an unusual odour, move away so that the wind does not blow smoke toward you.
• Residents living closer to the fire are advised not to go outside; if staying at home, do not open vents, windows, or doors.
• If your home has mechanical ventilation systems, air recuperation, or air conditioning, it is recommended to turn them off.
• If you feel unwell, seek medical attention immediately.
• When driving past the fire site, keep car windows tightly closed.

Reminder – symptoms of acute exposure to pollutants include: eye, nose, and throat irritation; shortness of breath; coughing; reduced lung function (especially in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease); increased susceptibility to respiratory infections (especially in children); and worsening of allergic inflammatory reactions in the airways.

Last updated: 10-09-2025

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