A gas pipeline fire erupted around 8am this morning at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, sending massive flames into the sky near a residential area. Several nearby houses were damaged, prompting urgent evacuations. Firefighters are on the scene, carrying out rescue operations, while the incident has caused a major traffic jam on the highway.(APRIL 1 2024) — ART CHEN/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: A detailed and transparent investigation must be carried out to determine the cause of the gas pipeline fire that occurred on Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Selangor, yesterday, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said in addition to identifying the cause, safety protocols must be enhanced to prevent such tragic incidents from recurring in the future.
