Massive Blaze Ignites in Malaysian Suburb, Sparks Widespread Evacuations

A massive fire broke out on Tuesday in Putra Heights, a suburb just outside Malaysia’s capital, forcing residents to flee their homes as flames soared into the sky. The intense blaze, located near a gas station in central Selangor state, could be seen from kilometers (miles) away, alarming locals and authorities alike.

Selangor state firefighters rushed to the scene in droves to combat the inferno. Selangor Fire Department Director Wan Mohamad Razali Wan Ismail reported that a ruptured gas pipeline was the apparent source of the fire. Details beyond this initial assessment remained scarce at the time of reporting.

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Images and clips of the dramatic fireball quickly spread across social media platforms, capturing the scale of the incident. Some residents described feeling their windows and doors rattle, likely due to the force of the explosion that ignited the blaze earlier in the day.