Putra Heights Gas Blast Site Mysteriously Transforms Into 'Small Pond' Overnight

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In a startling overnight development, the epicentre of the Putra Heights fierce gas explosion has mysteriously filled with water, forming a small pond.

Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) personnel are currently on-site at Jalan Putra Harmoni, conducting detailed investigations to determine the origin of the accumulated water.

Addressing public safety concerns about the water-filled crater, Sin Chew quoted Operations Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Fire and Rescue Khairul Azuwan Ibrahim as confirming that authorities had noticed the situation and immediately dispatched personnel to investigate alongside Petronas technical experts.

However, the specific cause of the water accumulation is still under investigation.

Khairul confirmed that this water-filled crater is indeed the exact location of Tuesday’s (1 April) natural gas explosion epicentre, where the flames were most intense.

He explained that the crater is a clear remnant of the explosion that scarred the ground.

Meanwhile, 20 government agencies are preparing to launch a comprehensive safety investigation at the blast site.

Besides JPBM, the multi-agency task force includes the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the Public Works Department (JKR), local authorities (PBT), and district offices.

The immediate priorities include:

The coordinated multi-agency response underscores the incident’s severity, with JBPM taking the lead on structural safety assessments.

As structural evaluations continue, residents are advised to await official clearance before returning to their properties.

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