The Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Kotor, Igor Kumburović, announced today that a major accident at the Eko Petrol gas station, which could have killed a large number of citizens, was averted yesterday by sheer luck.
"Dear citizens of Kotor, and you who are guests in our city, we would like to draw your attention to the safety problem related to refueling in watercraft. We have been in contact with all relevant services for several months in order to resolve this problem. Yesterday, only by sheer luck did we avoid a major accident at the Eko Petrol gas station in which a large number of our citizens could have been killed. Namely, refueling in plastic tanks and cans, which are later poured into watercraft, carries a number of safety risks that can cause the most serious consequences," Kumburović emphasized in a statement.
He added that "due to high temperatures and static electricity, the fuel can ignite and thus endanger your life, as well as the lives of those nearby."
"Yesterday we had a situation where a serious fire broke out at a gas station, which fortunately for all of us did not involve the pump tank, but a vehicle did, which was extinguished only due to the proximity of the fire station. You can imagine what would have happened if the fire had involved the gas station tank," said Kumburović.
He said that they are appealing to all citizens, but also to gas station owners.
"To prohibit the filling of fuel in cans and bags in quantities exceeding five liters. To prohibit the filling of fuel in cans and canisters while they are in a vehicle, trailer, motorcycle and other vehicles with which it is possible to transport cargo. We also appeal to citizens not to store fuel in their cars for the purpose of filling fuel for watercraft, as this also carries a huge risk, especially in the summer period," said Kumburović.
He said that near the park in the Port of Kotor there is a fuel station that has the most modern safety measures and is the only place where it is safe to refuel watercraft.
"Once again, on our own behalf and on behalf of the Municipality of Kotor, we ask you to make your safety, but also the safety of all citizens, a priority, and that events like yesterday never happen again in Kotor," said Kumburović.
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