Putra Heights: The likelihood of a secondary explosion following the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, today is very low, according to the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad stated that no gas flow was detected this evening after the closure of four main valves in Kampung Lombong Puchong, Batu Tiga, Shah Alam, and Klang this morning. This development has facilitated the fire investigation team’s efforts to enter the site and identify the cause of the blaze.

Nor Hisham reassured residents that they may enter their homes under the supervision of authorities to retrieve belongings or pets. However, he noted that there is currently no electricity supply in the affected area. He reported that 237 houses were impacted, with 305 individuals suffering from burns and heat inhalation injuries.

He further detailed that 88 building units, comprising 78 houses and 10 shophouses, were burnt between 10 and 90 percent, although the cause of the incident remains under investigation. Additionally, 275 cars and 56 motorcycles were destroyed in the blaze.

To ensure order and security at the site, 35 members of the General Operations Force have been deployed. The fire was fully extinguished at 3.45 pm, with 325 personnel from 11 agencies participating in the firefighting and rescue operations. Cleanup and inspection work are expected to be completed within 24 hours.

Earlier, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) confirmed that the fire broke out at 8.10 am at the main pipeline, belonging to Petronas Gas Bhd, on Jalan Putra Harmoni in Selangor.