5 people hospitalised, 25 injured in Putra Heights gas pipeline fire
Five people have been hospitalised and 25 others sustained injuries following a gas pipeline fire at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, in Subang Jaya this morning.
Medical personnel provided emergency treatment to the injured at a nearby temple, with victims suffering burns, wounds, and breathing difficulties, Bernama reported.
It is understood that five victims have been transferred to Serdang Hospital for further treatment.
A report from the Smart Selangor Operation Centre (SSOC) shared with the media stated that the fire had spread to several homes in the nearby Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru, though the exact number of affected properties is still unknown.
“There are also reports of victims trapped inside their homes. Rescue efforts are ongoing to save those still trapped,” the report read.
Those rescued have been taken to the Dewan Serbaguna Masjid Putra Heights relief centre for safety.
The massive fire broke out earlier this morning from a leak in a Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) main pipeline that is about 500m long.
Selangor fire and rescue department (JPBM) assistant director (operations) Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said that Petronas has shut off the pipeline valve, but it remains unclear how far upstream the closure is.
When contacted, housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming confirmed that he had received a written report from Selangor JPBM about the incident.
“We will investigate what actually happened. I have given instructions to the fire and rescue department,” he told FMT.
Meanwhile, Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PDB) clarified that the fire did not occur at any Petronas station in the area, but at a nearby one.
It also said that the affected pipeline has been isolated and relevant stakeholders have been informed.
“Three surrounding Petronas stations – Putra Heights, KM2 LDP and Putra Bestari – are not affected but have been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure,” it said in a statement.
Source: FMT
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