Malaysia, Leaking oil pipeline causes nearby villages to burn

A fire resulting from a gas pipeline leak, owned by the state energy corporation ‘Petronas,’ has occurred in the vicinity of Putra Heights, Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, causing injuries to over one hundred individuals. The leak, situated in the central state of Selangor, instigated an explosion, which was succeeded by a fire that rapidly posed a threat to adjacent residential areas, causing damage to a minimum of forty-nine residences, according to a local news source. Authorities have reported that one hundred and twelve persons sustained injuries, with sixty-three individuals requiring hospitalization due to burns and respiratory distress. There have been no reported fatalities. ‘Petronas’ has stated that the affected pipeline has been secured through the closure of valves. As a precautionary measure, three petrol stations near the incident site were temporarily shut down. Furthermore, ‘Petronas’ has initiated investigations to ascertain the underlying cause of the event.