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One Puchong fire victim remains in ICU

3 Apr 2025, 8:27 AM
One Puchong fire victim remains in ICU

PUTRAJAYA, April 3 — As of this morning, only one victim from the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire remains in intensive care at Ampang Hospital.

Selangor health director Dr Ummi Kalthom Shamsudin confirmed the patient is still being treated.

She also said three patients were transferred from Cyberjaya Hospital to Kuala Lumpur Hospital, and no victims remain at Cyberjaya Hospital.

Cyberjaya Hospital director Dr Shahabuddin Ibrahim confirmed all victims previously warded at the facility have been discharged or transferred.

The fire, which broke out at 8.10am on Tuesday, caused destruction to properties and vehicles within a 500m radius. The incident resulted in a crater about 10m deep and 500sqm in area.

As at 3pm yesterday, the Health Ministry (MOH) reported that 86 victims were still being treated at MOH facilities, with another 46 at private healthcare centres.

Hundreds of residents who lost their homes remain at temporary relief centres, while dozens with burns continue to receive medical care.

— Bernama

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