Residents of Putra Heights, Puchong had a rude awakening on the Second Day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri when a main gas pipeline burst and resulted in a massive fire.

According to several sources, the incident began at approximately 8.10 a.m. when a 500m gas pipeline along Jalan Putra Harmoni burst and caught fire.

The inferno had damaged many homes and vehicles nearby including those at the adjacent village. Thankfully, the PETRONAS petrol stations in the area are still save, although they have been cordoned off and closely monitored.

The Selangor Disaster Management unit said that the blaze spread to several houses in a nearby village, and efforts were efforts being made to rescue trapped residents. It added that several people suffered burns and will be taken for treatment, but the extent of the full damage is being assessed, and said that the valve to the pipeline has been shut, and that will eventually stop the fire.

The Fire and Rescue Department has evacuated residents in the adjacent areas. As up to 10 a.m., the Department had managed to rescue 7 individuals, including 2 elderly persons.

Another source said that some 25 residents were injured, with another 5 hospitalised. Some suffered burns, difficulties breathing, and injuries.

Several videos and photos caught by are beginning to filter into social media, showing scenes of some houses on fire and objects exposed to extreme heat.

Meanwhile, PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB) has issued a media statement, confirming that the blaze was from their main gas pipeline:

PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB) confirms that a fire has occurred at the main PGB pipeline near Putra Heights, Puchong, Selangor on 1st April 2025 at 0810 hrs.

The affected pipeline has been isolated, and all relevant stakeholders have been informed.

PGB is working closely with all relevant parties to ensure the safety of the surrounding community, environment and security of gas supply to the nation is our utmost priority.

Meanwhile, PGB wishes to inform that the surrounding three PETRONAS retail stations — PS Putra Heights, PS KM2 LDP and PS Putra Bestari — are not affected but have been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure.

Customers may use the following alternatives for their refueling needs – PS USJ 20, USJ 6 and USJ 9.

We will provide additional updates and information in due course as investigations are still underway.