Dozens in hospital in Malaysia after towering blaze on Petronas gas pipeline

raoseanorth April 1, 2025

Flames and smoke rose from the fire after Malaysian energy company Petronas opened fire in Puchong, Malaysia. — Flames and smoke rose from the fire after a tracheal pipe operated by Malaysian national energy company Petronas opened fire in a Malaysian town.

The Ministry of Health said 145 people were treated in the hospital.
Witnesses at the evacuation center described the chaotic scene.
The government assumes full responsibility for restoring the region: PM Ibrahim.

A huge fire broke out on a gas pipeline run by state energy giant oil company on Tuesday, and dozens of people were treated in hospitals, pouring burning debris and broken windows from the sky.

Authorities said the fire in Kuchang Town, a suburb of the capital Kuala Lumpur, was put out in mid-afternoon. They said at least 305 people were affected, including those homeless people who were damaged in 190 homes.

There were no deaths reported, the Health Minister said those sent to the hospital were in a stable state.

National News Agency name It is said that 145 people received treatment in the hospital, and 41 people have been discharged from the hospital since then, citing data from the Ministry of Health. State authorities say they are being treated for burns, other injuries and respiratory problems.

According to early images on news and footage shared on news and social media, the fire started earlier on Tuesday with orange flames and rolling smoke visible from a distance.

General view shows that a destroyed house operated by Malaysian national energy company Petronas caught fire in Puchang, Malaysia on April 1, 2025. —Reuters — General view shows that a natural gas pipeline of Malaysian National Energy Corporation was destroyed after a fire opened in Puchang, Malaysia on April 1, 2025.

Witnesses at the evacuation center described the chaotic scene that began with the explosion.

Raja Hilmy bin Raja Idris, the 59-year-old house is 1 km (0.6 miles), and the fire is really fierce once you see the debris that are still on fire.

“The red light moves around”

Evian Wee, 50, said she initially believed a tornado or earthquake had occurred.

“I saw a red light walking around…I kept hearing the falling things – glass, stone, all crashed. All the windows were broken.”

“It started with the explosion and then the windows started to shivering violently. That’s when we realized it was the time when the explosion caused the fire.”

Petronas earlier said it had isolated the pipeline and worked closely with all involved parties to ensure the safety of the surrounding communities, the environment and the safety of gas supplies.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the state government and oil companies will assume full responsibility for restoring the region, adding that the process could take a year.

“To determine the reason. Let’s do a thorough investigation. Our top priority now is safety. So far, it looks under control.”