A massive fire erupted at Putra Heights, Malaysia, following a gas pipeline explosion, creating a towering inferno that was captured in dramatic videos and images. According to BNO News, the number of injuries resulting from the explosion has increased to 25.
Initial reports had suggested the fire occurred at a petrol station, but Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Director Wan Mohamad Razali Wan Ismail clarified to The Star newspaper that crews on the ground had identified a ruptured gas pipeline as the source of the blaze.
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The explosion triggered a catastrophic fire, engulfing several homes in its path. Reports indicate that residents were trapped inside the homes, though many others were evacuated promptly. Dozens of firefighters from Selangor were immediately deployed to the scene to combat the blaze and rescue those in danger.
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Emergency teams are still working to contain the fire and assess the full extent of the damage. Local authorities have promised to provide further updates as the situation evolves.