Malaysia fire: huge blaze erupts near Kuala Lumpur as gas pipeline explodes
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A significant fire caused by a burst gas pipeline erupted in Putra Heights, Malaysia, leading to evacuations of surrounding homes as flames became visible for kilometers. Petronas confirmed that the fire began early Tuesday at 8:10 am, prompting immediate isolation of the affected pipeline. The Selangor disaster management unit reported that the blaze spread to nearby houses, resulting in injuries and rescues. Emergency teams were deployed, and residents were evacuated safely. Fireball images circulated on social media, reflecting the incident's intensity as officials worked to contain the situation.
The gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights caused evacuations, with visible flames reported kilometers away, prompting emergency actions including shut-off of the valve to extinguish the blaze.
Fire and rescue teams worked to save trapped residents, with seven people rescued and assessment underway on the overall damage and injuries from the incident.
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