The Bankya House Explosion: Overgas owner Weighs In
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The devastating explosion that leveled a house in Bankya, Bulgaria, continues to shock the community and fuel speculation about its cause. While many suspect a gas leak, Sasho Donchev, owner of Overgas, the gas supplier in question, categorically denies this possibility.
“But the least likely version—that the explosion is due to natural gas—was launched in society,” Donchev stated in a recent interview.
Though Overgas had initially suggested a gas leak as a possible explanation, Donchev is adamant about his stance. “Natural gas cannot cause the damage caused by the house,” he asserts, adding, “I expect investigators to tell society the whole truth about the tragedy, as some things ‘have remained hidden.’”
Donchev bolsters his claim by highlighting the stark contrast in pressure between natural gas installations and common objects. “Gas pressure in a gas lighter is 4 bars and for cigars – 6 bars. The pressure in a propane-butane bottle is 18 bar, and the pressure in this gas installation is 20 miles,” he explained. “This is 300 times less than the pressure in the lighter and 900 times less than the pressure in the bottle.”
He further emphasizes that a typical explosion occurs when the gas concentration reaches a critical point of at least 6-8% of the total air volume in a room. Donchev stresses that any such fluctuation would be detected by the installed flowmeter, which in this case registered only 4 cubic meters of gas consumed for the entire month of January. “There is nowhere to come from this gas, where such a blast comes from,” Donchev maintains. He also clarified that a gas alarm was installed in the property, designed to detect even the slightest concentration of gas and immediately cut off the flow.
Although a thorough inquiry is ongoing, Donchev remains firm in his conviction that natural gas was not the culprit.
“The owner is responsible for monitoring the technical status of his gas installation, and Overgas is not entitled to enter someone else’s property to check unless it was requested by the owner himself,” Donchev concluded.
Bankya Explosion: Overgas Denies Gas Leak as Cause
The devastating explosion in Bankya, Bulgaria, has left a community reeling, prompting investigations into its cause.While initial speculation pointed towards a potential gas leak, Sasho Donchev, representing Overgas, the gas supplier, categorically denies any involvement of their services. “While Overgas initially offered a gas leak as a possible explanation, we categorically deny it,” Donchev stated. “Frankly, the idea that natural gas caused the damage observed at the property simply doesn’t hold water.”
Donchev, in a conversation with Archyde, elaborated on his reasoning, emphasizing the vast difference in pressure between the natural gas supplied through Overgas installations and the pressure found in common household items like lighters and propane tanks. “The pressure difference alone is staggering,” he explained. “Gas pressure in a lighter is 4 bars, and for cigars, 6 bars. Propane-butane bottles operate at 18 bars, but our gas installations run at a mere 20 millibars – 300 times less than a lighter and 900 times less than a propane bottle! It’s simply unachievable for this low pressure to cause such an explosion.”
He went on to address the possibility of pressure fluctuations leading to a leak, pointing out that the gas installations are equipped with flowmeters that would have registered any meaningful increase in gas concentration. “Any notable gas concentration increase would trigger our flowmeter, and in this case, it recorded a mere 4 cubic meters consumed in January,” Donchev stated. “Considering an average Overgas client uses about 1,000 cubic meters annually, this amount is insignificant. Where would a blast come from with such minimal gas usage?”
The absence of a gas alarm, which was reportedly installed in the property, further strengthens Overgas’s denial. “absolutely,” Donchev affirmed. “Our gas alarms are designed to detect even the slightest concentration and instantly shut off the flow. Their absence suggests other factors might be at play.”
While acknowledging the ongoing investigations, Donchev expressed his belief that external factors could hinder a transparent outcome. “I trust the investigators will reveal the truth,but some elements remain shrouded,” he stated.”Overgas strictly adheres to safety protocols, ensuring regular maintenance checks and thorough training for our personnel. We expect the investigation to shed light on all contributing factors, leaving no stone unturned.”
In a message to the Bankya community, Donchev conveyed, “Our deepest condolences go out to the families affected. This tragedy underscores the importance of safety awareness and cooperation with authorities.Overgas remains committed to ensuring safe gas usage and supporting investigations to prevent similar incidents in the future. Ultimately, transparency is crucial.”
What other factors, besides a gas leak, could have caused the explosion in Bankya?
bankya Explosion: Overgas Denies Gas Leak as Cause
The devastating explosion in Bankya, Bulgaria, has left a community reeling, prompting investigations into its cause. While initial speculation pointed towards a potential gas leak, Sasho Donchev, representing Overgas, the gas supplier, categorically denies any involvement of their services. “While Overgas initially offered a gas leak as a possible description, we categorically deny it,” Donchev stated. “Frankly, the idea that natural gas caused the damage observed at the property simply doesn’t hold water.”
Donchev,in a conversation with Archyde,elaborated on his reasoning,emphasizing the vast difference in pressure between the natural gas supplied through Overgas installations adn the pressure found in common household items like lighters and propane tanks. “The pressure difference alone is staggering,” he explained. “Gas pressure in a lighter is 4 bars, and for cigars, 6 bars. Propane-butane bottles operate at 18 bars, but our gas installations run at a mere 20 millibars – 300 times less then a lighter and 900 times less than a propane bottle! It’s simply unachievable for this low pressure to cause such an explosion.”
He went on to address the possibility of pressure fluctuations leading to a leak, pointing out that the gas installations are equipped with flowmeters that would have registered any meaningful increase in gas concentration. “Any notable gas concentration increase would trigger our flowmeter, and in this case, it recorded a mere 4 cubic meters consumed in January,” Donchev stated. “Considering an average Overgas client uses about 1,000 cubic meters annually, this amount is insignificant. where would a blast come from with such minimal gas usage?”
The absence of a gas alarm, which was reportedly installed in the property, further strengthens Overgas’s denial. “absolutely,” Donchev affirmed. “Our gas alarms are designed to detect even the slightest concentration and instantly shut off the flow.Their absence suggests other factors might be at play.”
While acknowledging the ongoing investigations, Donchev expressed his belief that external factors could hinder a obvious outcome. “I trust the investigators will reveal the truth,but some elements remain shrouded,” he stated.”Overgas strictly adheres to safety protocols, ensuring regular maintenance checks and thorough training for our personnel. we expect the investigation to shed light on all contributing factors, leaving no stone unturned.”
In a message to the bankya community, Donchev conveyed, “Our deepest condolences go out to the families affected. This tragedy underscores the importance of safety awareness and cooperation with authorities.Overgas remains committed to ensuring safe gas usage and supporting investigations to prevent similar incidents in the future. Ultimately, transparency is crucial.”
