A powerful explosion in Batumi - recently on the General Abashidze Street, a liquid gas station exploded. The explosion destroyed one house completely and damaged two. The cause of the explosion is likely to be the leak of gas. There are no casualties, but 3 people have been taken to hospital.

Residents say that the gas station was constructed illegally and they demanded its dismantling for a long time, as the facts of gas leakage have not been reported in the past. Despite the population`s demand, the local government has not dismantled the gas station, which is why locals blame the authorities.

Emergency and fire-rescue services are mobilized at the scene. The fire is localized and there is no danger of a new explosion at this time.