Chronology of Putra Heights gas pipeline blaze
The fire department’s preliminary findings confirm the blaze was caused by a gas pipeline leak spanning approximately 500 metres.
KUALA LUMPUR - The gas pipeline blaze at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor, yesterday sent shockwaves through the surrounding community, with some describing it as akin to a massive earthquake.
Flames soared high into the sky, visible from several kilometres away. Rescue and firefighting efforts were in full force.
The following is a timeline of the incident.
8.23 am
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) confirm a gas pipeline blaze in Taman Puchong Perdana, Puchong, Selangor.
An emergency call is received at 8.23 am.
Firefighters from Subang Jaya, Puchong, Shah Alam, Bukit Jelutong, Cyberjaya, Rawang, Klang Selatan, Klang Utara, and Damansara fire stations are dispatched to the scene.
9.30 am
Firefighting efforts continue as the flames rage on.
Videos of destruction and burning houses begin circulating on social media.
Residents in nearby housing areas are evacuated.
10.35 am
25 victims receive initial treatment from Health Ministry personnel, with five transferred to Hospital Serdang for further care.
Reported injuries include burns, lacerations, and breathing difficulties.
10.57 am
Rescued victims are placed at the Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple in Subang Jaya, near the site.
11.00 am
More victims receive initial treatment before being transferred to Hospital Serdang, Putrajaya, and Cyberjaya for further medical care.
11.06 am
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announces the opening of a temporary relief centre at Masjid Putra Heights.
11.14 am
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) reports power supply disruptions in parts of Subang and Putra Heights.
11.15 am
TNB deploys a technical team to assess the situation on-site.
11.20 am
The fire department’s preliminary findings confirm the blaze was caused by a gas pipeline leak spanning approximately 500 metres.
11.25 am
Petronas Gas Bhd confirms the fire occurred at its main pipeline near Putra Heights, Puchong, Selangor at 8.10 am.
Petronas Dagangan Bhd confirms that the fire did not occur at any Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) service stations.
11.30 am
Power supply in the Subang Jaya area is fully restored.
11.54 am
The Department of Environment begins monitoring air quality in the vicinity of the blaze.
12.19 pm
Masjid Al-Falah USJ 9 in Subang Jaya opens its doors to shelter affected victims.
1.00 pm
A total of 78 fire department personnel, along with 22 equipment, including 10 Fire Rescue Tender trucks, four Emergency Medical Rescue Services units, five water tankers, and special teams such as Hazmat, BA Tanker, and ALP, were deployed at the scene.
82 victims have been rescued, with 12 reported injured so far.
1.05 pm
The route between Seafield and Bandar Saujana Putra on the Elite Expressway was closed to all vehicles.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia confirms that flights at Subang Airport are operating as usual.
1.25 pm
63 victims with burn injuries were transported to Hospital Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, and Serdang.
Four main valves in Dengkil, Puchong, Batu Tiga, and Meru were closed at 11.48 am to release the remaining natural gas.
The process to release the gas is expected to take approximately four hours.
1.30 pm
The fire department confirms that 112 victims and 49 houses have been affected so far.
1.40 pm
Firefighting efforts are still in progress, with police vehicles, fire trucks, and ambulances observed entering and exiting the site. - BERNAMA
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