A significant gas pipeline leak from state-run Petronas ignited an enormous fire on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur during the Eid holiday, injuring more than 100 individuals. The incident, which involved an explosion and fireball, resulted in substantial property damage, with 49 houses affected. Emergency services rescued many residents, relocating them temporarily as the fire raged. Video footage of the fire went viral, depicting chaos caused by the explosion. Petronas confirmed that the pipeline was isolated and safety measures were being implemented to control the situation.
"The inferno, visible for kilometres around, erupted following an explosion and fireball at 8:10am on Tuesday in the suburb of Putra Heights, central Selangor state."
"Selangor's chief minister stated that 82 people had been rescued so far, adding that residents would be temporarily placed in a nearby mosque until the situation is under control."
"Residents described the terrifying moment saying, 'All of a sudden, we heard a loud bang and then total chaos.'"
"Petronas confirmed the pipeline had been isolated and that disaster management officials were working to shut the valves to extinguish the fire."
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