Malaysia: More than 100 hurt in major gas pipeline fire DW 04/01/2025
Briefly

A significant fire broke out at a gas pipeline in Kuala Lumpur, operated by Petronas, injuring around 100 people, with approximately 60 hospitalized due to burn injuries and breathing difficulties. The gas leak, which extended about 500 meters, caused devastation in residential areas, damaging at least 49 houses. Eyewitnesses reported a loud explosion followed by chaos, as residents evacuated their homes. Rescue efforts were made for individuals trapped in their houses, escalating the urgency of the incident during the Eid celebrations marking the end of Ramadan.
The incident occurred near the capital Kuala Lumpur and forced a number of people to flee from their homes, with at least 49 houses damaged.
The fire, which broke out during Eid celebrations, was caused by a gas pipeline leak stretching approximately 500 meters.
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