Massive Explosion in Putra Heights, Malaysia; 12 Injured

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A huge explosion happened after a fire broke out inside a gas pipeline in Putra Heights, a town in Selangor, Malaysia, near the capital city Kuala Lumpur. This happened on Tuesday and caused nearby residents to be evacuated.

The fire was so big that people could see the tall flames from far away. The fire happened near a gas station in Putra Heights. Firefighters quickly responded by sending fire trucks, medical vehicles, water tankers, and teams that handle dangerous materials. The fire injured 12 people, and 82 others were rescued from the area.

A video of the explosion has spread quickly on social media. In the video, you can see a large mushroom-shaped cloud of flames rising into the sky.

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The director of the fire department, Wan Mohamad Razali Wan Ismail, told the news that many firefighters rushed to the scene for rescue work. They found that the fire was caused by a gas pipeline that had burst.

Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar, the assistant director of operations, said that the fire started around 8:10 am when a call was made to the emergency services. The fire was caused by a leaking gas pipeline owned by Petronas, and the fire affected around 500 meters of the pipeline.

According to news reports, some houses caught on fire because of the explosion, and some people got stuck inside the burning buildings. The exact number of people who were trapped or evacuated is still not clear.

The victims of the fire were given help at a temporary relief center set up at the Putra Heights Mosque Multipurpose Hall. Some of the injured people had burn wounds and were waiting for medical treatment.

The gas pipeline that caused the fire has been shut off, and rescue workers are working to drain the remaining gas to prevent any more explosions.

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