KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- A massive gas pipeline fire broke out todayin Putra Heights, Selangor, on the second day of Aidilfitri, causing widespread damage and prompting emergency evacuations.

The fire, which started in the morning, involved a leaking Petronas gas pipeline, with flames reportedly reaching up to 500 metres in length and visible from several kilometres away.

Authorities have confirmed that multiple houses have been affected, with firefighters working to rescue trapped residents and provide aid to victims at a temporary relief centre in Masjid Putra Heights.

This is what we know so far:

08:10 AM: The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) receives the initial call reporting a gas pipeline fire in Jalan Putra Harmoni, P...