| KUALA LUMPUR: The second day of the Aidilfitri celebration was disrupted by a gas pipeline fire on Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya today, which damaged 190 homes. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Wan Razali Wan Ismail said 148 cars and 11 motorcycles were also reported damaged as of 3.40 pm. “Homes and vehicles affected sustained various degrees of damage due to the fire and intense heat,” he said in a statement today. He added that cleanup and thorough inspections were currently underway. Earlier reports said 63 victims were sent to three hospitals for further treatment. The incident also drew the attention of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who expressed his appreciation to the security forces and relevant agencies working tirelessly to contain the blaze. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the National Disaster Management Committee chairman, prayed for the safety of all personnel involved in the firefighting efforts and the well-being of those affected by the incident. “May all efforts be eased, risks controlled, and the necessary aid swiftly delivered to those impacted. Let us pray for the protection of Allah SWT to be upon everyone, especially those affected,” he said in a Facebook post. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr... KUALA LUMPUR: The second day of the Aidilfitri celebration was disrupted by a gas pipeline fire on Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya today, which damaged 190 homes. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Wan Razali Wan Ismail said 148 cars and 11 motorcycles were also reported damaged as of 3.40 pm. “Homes and vehicles affected sustained various degrees of damage due to the fire and intense heat,” he said in a statement today. He added that cleanup and thorough inspections were currently underway. Earlier reports said 63 victims were sent to three hospitals for further treatment. The incident also drew the attention of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who expressed his appreciation to the security forces and relevant agencies working tirelessly to contain the blaze. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the National Disaster Management Committee chairman, prayed for the safety of all personnel involved in the firefighting efforts and the well-being of those affected by the incident. “May all efforts be eased, risks controlled, and the necessary aid swiftly delivered to those impacted. Let us pray for the protection of Allah SWT to be upon everyone, especially those affected,” he said in a Facebook post. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr... Read full article MORE NEWS. |