Two major explosions at a gas station in a suburb of Bucharest on August 26 killed at least one person and injured several others, including more than two dozen first responders, officials in the Romanian capital said.
The first explosion touched off a massive fire and prompted officials to implement an emergency protocol and warn people to stay away from the area of Crevedia, northeast of the city center.
The second explosion occurred after firefighters moved in to battle a blaze touched off by the first explosion. Officials said 26 firefighters were injured in the second explosion and one was in grave condition on life support.
Health Minister Alexandru Rafila confirmed the death of one person and referred to a possible second death. Officials said the death toll most likely will go up.