Why blocului Is Trending Today?

Explore key developments that caused blocului to trend — updated as the story unfolds.

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October 19, 2025 at 7:06 AM
In Bistrița, an explosion occurred in an apartment on Sunday morning due to a gas buildup, with no reported victims and residents evacuated. Firefighters confirmed that other apartments in the bloc were unaffected. A meeting was held at the Capital's City Hall with residents of the Rahova bloc, where it was decided to secure, decontaminate, and potentially demolish the building. The case of "Blocul Groazei" continues to cause chaos, with the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations and the State Construction Inspectorate contradicting each other on whether to demolish the building or not. The Inspectorate for Emergency Situations has requested the blocking of access to the Rahova bloc and the demolition of its upper floors due to a high risk of collapse. Experts have opposed the consolidation of the Rahova bloc, which was affected by an explosion, and the interim general mayor of Bucharest has announced inspections. A report by the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations proposes the controlled demolition of floors 5-8 of the affected bloc. Experts' decisions in the Rahova bloc case are contradictory, with one team advocating for complete demolition and the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations proposing an alternative solution. A powerful explosion in Bucharest has left residents of the affected bloc facing uncertainty and drama. The residents of the bloc where the explosion occurred have accused old problems with the gas installation. The interim general mayor of Bucharest has announced inspections, and the residents have three relocation options, with the Capital's City Hall offering 1,500 lei in aid for each person. Vehicles parked near the affected bloc have been moved due to the imminent danger of the building collapsing. The explosion in the Rahova bloc has left one victim, whose hand was seen under the rubble. The perimeter around the devastated bloc has been secured, and gradually, residents from the furthest staircases, under the coordination and supervision of the Police, will be able to retrieve essential belongings from their apartments.
October 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The explosion of a residential block in Rahova, Bucharest, has resulted in significant damages, with preliminary estimates placing the loss at least 9 million euros, primarily for the apartments in the block that may need to be demolished. The incident has left one person in agony, with Bujduveanu stating that one of the staircases in the complex is now inaccessible. President Nicușor Dan has expressed that the tragedy could have been prevented, urging for swift action rather than waiting for an investigation that may be forgotten. The cause of the explosion is being investigated, with Distrigaz explaining that they discovered after the explosion that the seal on the gas meter of the block had been broken. The explosion has left many in mourning, with a psychologist from ISU comforting the mother of a pregnant woman who died in the incident. The Bucharest City Hall has allocated 2.9 million lei from its reserve fund to cover the rent for affected families. Allianz-Ţiriac has stated that if authorities decide to demolish the block, they will fully compensate all clients with active policies. Inspectors have found catastrophic damage to the block, raising concerns about its potential total collapse. Around 1,000 households in the affected area have been left without natural gas. A man was thrown over 50 meters and hit the wall of the neighboring block during the explosion. Sources suggest that the explosion may have been caused by someone tampering with the gas meter to cook. The residents of the destroyed block will receive temporary housing, food, and clothing, as announced by the prefect of Bucharest. The Bolintineanu high school near the affected block has suspended classes and will move to online learning. The total damage from the explosion is estimated to be at least 9 million euros, with the affected block potentially facing demolition. Arafat has contradicted another state authority's statement regarding a crucial moment in the investigation of the explosion. Distrigaz has confirmed that the seal on the gas meter of the affected block was broken at the time of the explosion, despite the gas supply having been cut off for safety reasons a day earlier. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced the demolition of the block where the explosion occurred. The explosion has caused temporary deviations in several STB bus lines. The number of fatalities from the explosion has risen to three, with 13 people injured. Locals have reported that a gas check was conducted in the block the previous day. The residents of the affected block have been relocated, and the nearby high school may be closed. There is a high risk of the affected block collapsing completely. Authorities have deployed a drone to survey the damaged block.