A major incident involving a fire and explosions occurred in Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 10, 2025, when liquefied gas railcars caught fire at a filling station in Trakų Vokė, causing visible smoke and prompting safety measures.

The fire started during the transfer of LPG from railcars owned by Orlen Lietuva, a Polish oil company, which confirmed its ownership but stated it was not involved in the unloading process.

The blaze involved eight railcars loaded with gas, with initial reports indicating that the fire began around 9:30 a.m. during reloading operations, and was exacerbated by extreme heat, hindering firefighting efforts.

The incident resulted in one injury, believed to be an employee of the private company operating the station, who was hospitalized, and caused evacuations within a one-kilometer radius due to the risk of further explosions.

Firefighters responded with multiple units, including seven fire engines, water tankers, and ladder trucks, and used hoses and drones to contain the fire, which eventually reached a stationary gas tank.

Authorities issued emergency messages advising residents within a 5-kilometer radius to stay indoors and keep windows closed to avoid air pollution, while traffic was rerouted and a nearby train was halted and diverted.

The Lithuanian authorities, including Interior Minister Vladislavas Kondratavičius, indicated that the fire was most likely caused by a violation of occupational safety conditions, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause.

There is currently no suspicion of deliberate sabotage or sabotage, and the incident is being investigated with cooperation from Orlen and other authorities.

The Lithuanian State Border Guard monitored the site from the air, halted a transit train bound for Kaliningrad, and rerouted it to prevent further disruption.

The incident occurred on private property owned by Jozita, which operates a chain of service stations, and involved safety evacuations and air pollution warnings for residents nearby.

Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was a technogenic (man-made) accident, likely caused by a violation of safety protocols during logistics operations, with authorities inspecting the scene for further clues.