SUBANG JAYA: Some 20 agencies will begin investigations and safety inspections at the location of the gas pipeline fire on Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights on Wednesday (April 2).
The agencies include the Royal Malaysia Police, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the Public Works Department as well as local government authorities and the district office.
Subang Jaya police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat (pic) said that as of this morning, Jalan Persiaran Harmoni was closed in stages to facilitate the movement of security forces but will be opened in stages.
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A check by Bernama in the area found that dozens of residents affected by the incident had gathered as early as 7.30am to find out about the progress and status of their homes, as well as waiting their turn to return home to get essential items and important documents.
Also seen entering the area affected by the fire today were members from the Bukit Aman Tracker Dog Unit (K9) and the Forensic Investigation Unit.
Yesterday, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussien Omar Khan was reported to have said that inspections would be carried out by the agencies involved today before residents were allowed to return to their homes.
As of yesterday, a total of 364 people from 74 families affected by the fire were evacuated to two relief centres (PPS), namely at the Putra Heights Mosque and the Subang Jaya City Council Multipurpose Hall (Camelia Hall). - Bernama
