Damage to homes estimated at RM65.4mil


State of disrepair: Homes and vehicles in Putra Heights still bearing the effects of last week’s gas explosion. — Bernama

SHAH ALAM: Damage to the houses in the gas pipeline blast in Putra Heights is estimated at RM65.4mil, following initial findings by a technical team, led by the Fire and Rescue Department, says Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

However, the Selangor Mentri Besar said losses were mitigated due to the quick action of the ­relevant agencies and the public who arrived at the scene after the explosion.

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