A gas pipeline was broken in Băile Olănești, causing the evacuation of 35 people and the intervention of emergency teams.

An intervention alert was triggered in the resort of Băile Olănești, Vâlcea County, after a main natural gas supply pipeline was accidentally broken by workers who were working on the sewage system. The incident was reported on Thursday via a call to 112. Authorities evacuated 35 people from the affected area as a precaution, and firefighters from ISU Vâlcea, along with gas distribution teams, secured the area to prevent a possible explosion. The gas supply was temporarily halted until the damage was repaired. Technical teams continue to work on closing the pipeline and eliminating any risk.