Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed appreciation to security teams and related agencies working diligently in managing the gas pipeline fire that broke out at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor.
The Bagan Datuk MP who is the National Disaster Management Committee chairman, prayed for the safety of all personnel involved in the firefighting operations and the well-being of the affected residents.
“May all efforts be made easier, all risks be controlled, and the necessary assistance be swiftly provided to those involved. Let us pray that everyone remains under Allah SWT’s protection, especially those affected,” he said in a Facebook post.
As of 1.55 pm, the gas pipeline fire was reportedly ebbing.
A total of 112 victims and 190 houses have been affected by the incident.
Victims were taken to Cyberjaya, Serdang, and Putrajaya Hospitals for treatment, while another 49 victims received initial treatment at the Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple in Subang Jaya.
there was a significant gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights today, Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Here’s a summary of the incident:
- Location: Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Time: The fire started at approximately 8:10 AM local time.
- Cause: Believed to be caused by a leak in a main Petronas gas pipeline. Some experts suggest it could have been a Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE).
- Scale: A massive fire erupted, with flames reaching an estimated 500 meters in length and 30 meters in height, visible from kilometers away.
- Impact:
- Injuries: A significant number of people were injured. Initial reports varied, but later reports indicate 145 people injured, with a number hospitalized for burns and respiratory issues.
- Property Damage: The fire spread to nearby residential areas, affecting an estimated 190 houses and 159 vehicles damaged. Two residential areas, Taman Harmoni and Kampung Kuala Sungai Baharu, were significantly impacted.
- Evacuations: Residents from the surrounding areas were evacuated for their safety. A temporary relief center was set up at Dewan Serbaguna Masjid Putra Heights.
- Response:
- The Fire and Rescue Department arrived quickly and worked to control the blaze.
- Petronas shut off the valve on the affected pipeline to stop the flow of gas, but residual gas continued to burn for several hours.
- Nearby Petronas petrol stations were temporarily closed as a precautionary measure.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced financial aid for those affected.
- Current Status: The fire has been extinguished, but the aftermath and investigations are ongoing. Two residential areas remain off-limits.
The incident caused significant disruption and concern in the Putra Heights area. Authorities are now focused on assisting those affected and investigating the cause of the pipeline leak.
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