Malaysia Gas Pipeline Fire Injures Scores, Damages Nearly 200 Homes – Authorities
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Kuala Lumpur, April 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A massive fire erupted early Tuesday at a gas pipeline operated by state energy firm Petronas in the town of Puchong, near Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, injuring scores of people and damaging nearly 200 homes, local authorities said.
The blaze, which sent flaming debris into the sky and shattered windows across a wide area, was brought under control by mid-afternoon. Authorities reported no fatalities, and Malaysia’s Health Ministry confirmed that all hospitalized individuals were in stable condition.
State news agency Bernama, citing official data, said at least 145 people were treated for burns, respiratory issues, and other injuries, with 41 subsequently discharged. Overall, 305 people were reported to have been affected by the fire, including those displaced from damaged residences.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as the explosion shook buildings and debris rained down from the sky.
“The fire is really raging high. And then once you can see debris—which is still on fire—starting to fall all over the place, that’s when we knew something bad had happened,” said Raja Hilmy Bin Raja Idris, 59, whose home was located about one kilometer from the site.
Another resident, Evian Wee, 50, said she initially believed a natural disaster had struck. “I saw a red glow moving around... I kept hearing things falling—glass, stones, all crashing in. All the windows were shattered,” she said.
Petronas announced that the pipeline had been isolated and confirmed that it was working closely with authorities to secure the area, protect the environment, and ensure gas supply stability.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited the site and pledged that both the state government and Petronas would take full responsibility for restoration efforts, a process he said could take up to a year. He added that financial assistance would be provided to those impacted.
“It will take some time to determine the cause. Let there be a thorough investigation. Our priority now is safety. It looks under control so far,” he said.