Firefighters tackling a fire with foam

June 20, 2026

After an explosion, the greatest dangers are falling debris, broken glass, fire, gas leaks and secondary explosions. Act calmly and quickly.

Immediately

  • Check yourself and the people around you for injuries
  • Move away from windows, glass façades and damaged buildings
  • If you are indoors and the building is damaged, leave carefully by the stairs — never use lifts
  • Cover your nose and mouth if there is dust or smoke
  • Do not use matches, lighters or electrical switches if you smell gas

Next

  • Call 125 and give your exact location and the number of injured people
  • Do not move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate danger
  • Keep roads clear for emergency vehicles and do not gather near the site
  • Follow instructions from the Civil Defence, the army and the security forces
  • Check on neighbours, especially elderly people and people with disabilities

If you are trapped

  • Stay still to avoid raising dust
  • Tap on a pipe or wall, or use a whistle, so rescuers can find you
  • Shout only as a last resort — it can make you breathe in dangerous dust

In any emergency, call 125 — free, from any phone, 24 hours a day.

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