Overview

• A gas pipeline operated by Petronas exploded in Putra Heights near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, causing a fire with flames as high as a 20-story building.
• The explosion affected 49 homes, injured over 100 people, and led to 63 being hospitalized for treatment.
• Nearly 80 firefighters worked for hours to extinguish the blaze and rescue individuals trapped in nearby homes.
• Evacuated residents have sought temporary shelter in a nearby mosque as authorities assess the damage and provide support.
• The cause of the explosion remains unknown, with investigations ongoing to determine its origin and prevent future incidents.