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Kuala Lumpur Gas Explosion Injures Over 100, Destroys Homes

4/3/2025

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A devastating gas pipeline explosion rocked Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 1, injuring over 100 people and damaging 190 homes. The inferno, towering 20 stories high, erupted at 8:10 AM during the Eid holiday. Petronas swiftly isolated the pipeline, while authorities evacuated residents, many of whom suffered burns and respiratory problems, seeking urgent medical care.

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A devastating gas pipeline explosion rocked Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 1, injuring over 100 people and damaging 190 homes. The inferno, towering 20 stories high, erupted at 8:10 AM during the Eid holiday. Petronas swiftly isolated the pipeline, while authorities evacuated residents, many of whom suffered burns and respiratory problems, seeking urgent medical care.