Balloon explosion caused by lighter used to remove fastener

By JUSTIN ZACK

Nation
Saturday, 12 Oct 2019
4:35 PM MYT

PUTRAJAYA: The hydrogen balloon explosion that left 16 people injured was caused by a lighter that was used to cut a rope fastener.

Putrajaya OCPD Asst Comm Rosly Hasan confirmed the cause when contacted on Saturday (Oct 12).

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