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Massive Fire Near Kuala Lumpur Injures Over 100 Following Gas Pipeline Explosion

A burst gas pipeline in Putra Heights has injured over 100 people and damaged 49 homes during a public holiday in Malaysia.

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  2. Burst gas pipe sparks colossal fire in Malaysia

    The towering inferno near a gas station in Putra Heights outside Kuala Lumpur was visible for kilometers (miles) and lasted for several hours.

    Burst gas pipe sparks colossal fire in Malaysia

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  3. Gas pipeline leak sparks Malaysian inferno

    The inferno, visible for kilometres around, erupted following an explosion and fireball at 8:10am (00:10GMT) on Tuesday in the suburb of Putra Heights, central Selangor state.

    Gas pipeline leak sparks Malaysian inferno

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  5. Huge fire at Petronas gas pipeline in Malaysia injures 33

    The fire department said it was still investigating the extent of the fire in the residential area.

    Huge fire at Petronas gas pipeline in Malaysia injures 33

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  6. Burst gas pipe sparks colossal fire in Malaysia

    The towering inferno near a gas station in Putra Heights in central Selangor state was visible for kilometers (miles).

    Burst gas pipe sparks colossal fire in Malaysia

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Updated: Apr 1st, 2025, 9:01 AM ET

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A colossal fire erupted in Putra Heights, outside Kuala Lumpur, following a burst gas pipeline. The blaze injured over 112 people, with 63 hospitalized for injuries related to burns and smoke inhalation. The fireball was visible for kilometers, causing panic among residents celebrating Eid. The Selangor fire department reported that at least 49 houses were damaged, and ongoing rescue efforts are underway. Petronas, the national oil company, isolated the pipeline at 8:10 AM, with three nearby gas stations temporarily closed as a precaution. Authorities are investigating the incident.

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