A Bernama survey at a nearby temple revealed that several Ministry of Health personnel were working to administer first aid, according to the New Straits Times. Mosque authorities are also currently assisting the victims.
One of the victims, 42-year-old Lee Weng Ken, who suffered burns to his left leg, said he was shocked when the ceiling of his house collapsed and crushed his vehicle parked in the compound of the house at about 8.10am.
“I rushed out of my house but fell and suffered burns due to the heat from the blaze near my house,” he said, as quoted by Bernama.
Another victim who only wanted to be known as Andy, 52, whose house was located about 100m from the site of the inferno, said he ran out with his children when they felt tremors and saw the raging fire.
“I could only take the car out. My 18-year-old daughter injured her foot when she fell while climbing the fence due to the heat,” he said.
The massive gas pipeline fire broke out on the second day of Aidilfitri celebrations, prompting emergency evacuations.
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department received the initial call reporting a gas pipeline fire at around 8.10am, according to local media.
The flames reportedly reached up to 500m in length and were visible from several kilometres away.
Shortly after the fire erupted, viral videos of the blaze circulated around social media.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia urged the public not to fly drones in the areas affected by the gas pipeline explosion.
Authorities confirmed to local media that the Petronas petrol station nearby is not on fire, only the main gas pipeline was affected. With the pipeline shut off, the fire is expected to burn until the remaining gas is exhausted.
“Three surrounding Petronas stations – Putra Heights, KM2 LDP and Putra Bestari – are not affected but have been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure,” Petronas said in a statement, cited in Free Malaysia Today.
Putra Heights is a well-developed residential area and a highly desirable location for those seeking convenience and access to key parts of the Klang Valley.
