A fire triggered by a ruptured gas pipe spread to multiple residences and sent a fireball high into the sky near Malaysia's largest city on Tuesday, injuring over 100 individuals.

The blaze erupted close to a gas station in Putra Heights, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, during a public holiday as Muslims marked the second day of Eid.

Officials from the national oil company disclosed that the fire ignited at one of its gas pipelines at 8:10 a.m., and the impacted pipeline was subsequently isolated.

According to disaster management officials, closing the valves will ultimately extinguish the fire.

The flames, which surged to the height of 20 stories at one point, were reduced to a controllable size by 2:45 p.m., enabling firefighters to move in.

At least 49 homes sustained damage, and 112 people were hurt, with 63 taken to the hospital for burns, respiratory issues, and other injuries.

The fire department evacuated neighboring homes as a precaution, and residents were sheltered in nearby mosques until the situation was stabilized.

The blaze was visible from several kilometers away, and images and videos of the fireball circulated widely on social media, with some residents reporting a strong tremor that shook doors and windows.

Numerous victims experienced burns and other injuries, including one individual whose ceiling collapsed and crushed his car.

Three gas stations were shut down as a precautionary measure, even though they were not directly impacted by the fire.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.