What we know so far about: The Puchong gas pipeline inferno
Vehicles drive as a gas pipeline fire burns along Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on April 1, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Tuesday, 01 Apr 2025 11:32 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — A massive gas pipeline fire broke out today in Putra Heights, Selangor, on the second day of Aidilfitri, causing widespread damage and prompting emergency evacuations.
The fire, which started in the morning, involved a leaking Petronas gas pipeline, with flames reportedly reaching up to 500 metres in length and visible from several kilometres away.
Authorities have confirmed that multiple houses have been affected, with firefighters working to rescue trapped residents and provide aid to victims at a temporary relief centre in Masjid Putra Heights.
This is what we know so far:
08:10 AM: The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) receives the initial call reporting a gas pipeline fire in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Height, Subang Jaya.
08:22 AM: The first fire and rescue vehicles from the FRD in Subang Jaya arrive at the scene, approximately 12 km from their station.
08:23 AM: Selangor FRD officially announces they received a call regarding the incident.
Ongoing (as of the initial reports): The fire involves a leaking Petronas gas pipeline with an estimated 500-metre stretch ablaze, with flames rising high.
Ongoing (as of the initial reports): Firefighters and other agencies are conducting evacuations of residents in the surrounding Awan housing area.
Ongoing (as of the initial reports): Authorities at the location confirm that the Petronas petrol station nearby is not on fire; only the main gas pipeline is affected. The pipeline has been shut off, and the fire is expected to burn until the remaining gas is exhausted.
Ongoing (as of the initial reports): The fire has spread to several houses in the vicinity. The number of houses affected is yet to be determined.
Ongoing (as of the initial reports): There are victims involved, with the exact number yet to be confirmed.
10:00 AM: The fire is still burning. Petronas has closed a valve on the affected gas pipeline, but the distance to the closed valve is unknown.
10:00 AM: Firefighters have successfully rescued 7 victims, including 2 senior citizens. The total number of victims and the further spread of the fire around the houses are still being assessed.
Ongoing: Rescued victims have been taken to the Dewan Serbaguna Masjid Putra Height (a multi-purpose hall at the Putra Height Mosque) which has been designated as a temporary relief centre (PPS). Some victims have burns and are awaiting ambulances for treatment. The mosque authorities are currently assisting the victims.
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ReplyDeleteOoop… a piece of warning, for those who use LNG cylinder for cooking, be very sure to check which brand u r buying. The rubbed O-ring sealing the outlet valve of some of these brands r badly serviced. Thus, the gas leaks! Many of those selling agents know but keep silence for fear of losing the right to Del. Many a time, when they discover a leak, they just replace the O-ring themselves. But these agent workers aren't technically skol. The replaced O-ring can still leak.
Didnot occur that the incident occured on April 1, 2025... was that cruel and brutal joke on us. Sorry, we do not have a mindset of those who practise April's Fool Day as a culture and do not appreciate it if someone is pulling a fast one to those unsuspecting...
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