Huge Blaze Breaks Out in Malaysia Following a Gas Pipeline Leak
A ruptured gas line ignites a massive blaze on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, injuring more than 100 individuals and causing extensive damage to many residences.
A blaze ignited by a ruptured gas pipe spread to multiple residences and propelled a fireball into the sky near Malaysia's largest city on Tuesday, injuring over 100 individuals.
The incident took place close to a gas station in Putra Heights, just outside Kuala Lumpur, during a public holiday as Muslims marked the second day of Eid.
Officials from the national oil company indicated that the fire erupted from one of its gas pipelines at 8:10 a.m., and the compromised pipeline was subsequently isolated.
Disaster management representatives noted that sealing the valves would ultimately extinguish the blaze.
At its peak, the flames soared to 20 stories high, but by 2:45 p.m., they had been reduced to a controllable level, enabling firefighters to get closer.
At least 49 residences were damaged, and a total of 112 people sustained injuries, with 63 requiring hospitalization for burns, respiratory issues, and other ailments.
As a precaution, the fire department evacuated nearby homes, and displaced residents were temporarily relocated to local mosques until the crisis was resolved.
The fire was visible for several kilometers, and images and videos of the fireball circulated widely on social media, with some locals reporting a significant tremor that caused doors and windows to rattle.
Several victims experienced burns and various injuries, including one individual who described the ceiling of his home collapsing and damaging his vehicle.
Three gas stations were closed as a safety measure, although they were unaffected by the flames.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The incident took place close to a gas station in Putra Heights, just outside Kuala Lumpur, during a public holiday as Muslims marked the second day of Eid.
Officials from the national oil company indicated that the fire erupted from one of its gas pipelines at 8:10 a.m., and the compromised pipeline was subsequently isolated.
Disaster management representatives noted that sealing the valves would ultimately extinguish the blaze.
At its peak, the flames soared to 20 stories high, but by 2:45 p.m., they had been reduced to a controllable level, enabling firefighters to get closer.
At least 49 residences were damaged, and a total of 112 people sustained injuries, with 63 requiring hospitalization for burns, respiratory issues, and other ailments.
As a precaution, the fire department evacuated nearby homes, and displaced residents were temporarily relocated to local mosques until the crisis was resolved.
The fire was visible for several kilometers, and images and videos of the fireball circulated widely on social media, with some locals reporting a significant tremor that caused doors and windows to rattle.
Several victims experienced burns and various injuries, including one individual who described the ceiling of his home collapsing and damaging his vehicle.
Three gas stations were closed as a safety measure, although they were unaffected by the flames.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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