20 Agencies Commence Probe Into Gas Pipeline Blaze

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A total of 20 agencies will begin investigations and safety inspections at the site of the gas pipeline fire on Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, this morning.
Among them are the police, Fire and Rescue Department, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the Public Works Department, local authorities, and the district office of the affected area.
Subang Jaya police chief Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said that, for now, Jalan Persiaran Harmoni is being closed in stages to facilitate the movement of security teams.
Subang Jaya police chief Wan Azlan Wan MamatHowever, it will also be reopened gradually for affected residents.
"A briefing will be held with all involved agencies to conduct investigations and determine the necessary follow-up actions at the scene," he told reporters.
Assessing damage
Meanwhile, Fire and Rescue Department director-general Nor Hisham Mohammad said that his department has begun several key tasks, including assessing the damage to houses and vehicles affected by the gas pipeline explosion.
He said a team is also on standby to respond to any potential incidents, such as fires.
Fire and Rescue Department director-general Nor Hisham Mohammad"We will work with TNB to assess the situation regarding electrical wiring, especially those exposed... We will determine whether the wiring is safe or if further action is needed so that we can restore connections in the area as soon as possible," he told Bernama.
Hisham added that his department is also focusing on the structural integrity of houses damaged or impacted by the explosion to ensure residents' safety.
"In terms of safety, we will start inspecting the houses that were burned or affected by the blast. If any structures are deemed unsafe or hazardous, we may carry out demolition work, such as on roofs," he said.
Hisham also mentioned that the department has deployed teams from Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, and its headquarters to expedite investigations and facilitate the return of affected residents to their homes as quickly as possible. - Mkini

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