Watch: Gas pipeline explosion in Malaysia caught fire on a large scale, more than 100 injured
On Tuesday, a gas pipeline explosion near the main city of Malaysia set fire to homes on Tuesday and increased flames, affecting more than 100 people.
Beyond Kuala Lumpur, a massive explosion appeared at a huge distance for several hours, adjacent to a petrol station in Putra Heights. The incident occurred during a public holiday, while the Muslim majority population celebrated the second day of Eid.
Malaysian multinational oil and gas company Petronas said the fire started at 8:10 am on its pipeline. They separated the affected section, and officials said the fire would stop after the valve is closed.
Selangore Fire Service informed the Star newspaper that by noon, the flames, which had become 20 -storey high, had adequately reduced to the firefighters.
Selangore Deputy Police Chief Mohammad Zaini Abu Hasan’s Bernma news agency, according to the statement to Bernma News Agency, 112 people were affected in 49 houses, while 112 people were affected, 63, 63 needed to be hospitalized for burning, respiratory issues and various injuries.
Selangore Chief Minister Amiruddin Sherry, as a precautionary measure, confirmed the withdrawal of the fire service of nearby houses, until security was assured, temporary housing was arranged in local mosques.
Social media platforms shared wide images and videos of the incident, with locals reported significant vibrations affecting the doors and windows of their homes.
Lee Veng Kane, who experienced Burns on his left leg, described his shock when the roof of his house collapsed, causing his vehicle to stand in the premises.
“I went out of my house, but fell near my house due to heat and burnt,” he told Bernma.
Another resident, recognized only as Andy, Bernama informed about escaping from her residence with her children and participated with her children with her children when a rapid fire broke out about 100 meters away.
“I could only take the car out. My 18 -year -old daughter injured her leg when he fell while climbing the fence due to the heat,” he said.
Petronas confirmed the precautionary closure of three unaffected petrol stations, while the investigation is on.
