Romanian prosecutors reconstruct 26-hour timeline before Bucharest gas explosion

Prosecutors in Bucharest have established that 26 hours elapsed between the first report of a gas smell and the explosion in the Rahova neighborhood, with 16 hours passing after authorized installers found leaks despite supply being stopped. The timeline suggests potential systemic delays in emergency response, though the exact cause remains under investigation. This raises questions about regulatory oversight and public safety protocols in Romania's gas infrastructure.

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