Police To Probe If Putra Heights Pipeline Fire Was Caused By Digging On Reserved Land
"We will investigate everything, and if excavation did occur, we want to know who was responsible," said Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan.
By May Vin Ang — 02 Apr 2025, 01:33 PM
The police are investigating allegations that excavation work on PETRONAS-reserved land may have led to the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights
Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the Fire and Rescue Department and PETRONAS will also conduct investigations to determine the exact cause of the blaze.
"We are gathering all relevant information, including claims that excavation work took place there, leading to the fire.
"We will investigate everything, and if excavation did occur, we want to know who was responsible," Hussein told Harian Metro when met at the scene yesterday, 1 April.
He added that investigations will begin today, 2 April, as yesterday's efforts were primarily focused on rescue operations and extinguishing the fire.
Meanwhile, Subang Jaya police said they have already begun identifying the contractor responsible for the construction work near the site
According to the New Straits Times, district police chief Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said they would verify whether the contractor had the necessary permit from the local council.
"We will also refer to PETRONAS to see if any permit was issued by them.
"We will identify the contractor involved and call them in for questioning," he told reporters today.
Up to 20 agencies will be involved in investigating the incident site today to determine the necessary follow-up actions
Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said his team has begun evaluating the total damages, while inspecting the structural integrity of the burned houses to determine if residents can safely return, reported the New Straits Times.
Meanwhile, the police are prioritising statements from victims who are receiving treatment at hospitals or seeking shelter at relief centres.
The fire reportedly affected 237 houses, injured 145 people, and damaged 399 vehicles in nearby residential areas.
