Recently, a massive gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights left residents in shock, causing widespread destruction and forcing many to evacuate.
Among those affected was 57-year-old Abdul Ghani Abdul Aziz, who was away in Kuala Terengganu when the incident occurred.
Rushed home upon hearing the news
Abdul Ghani was at his wife’s hometown when his younger sibling from Melaka called to inform him about the fire.
His house was just 50-100 metres from the explosion site, and his eight cats were left behind.
Without hesitation, he immediately began his journey back, leaving Kuala Terengganu at around 2pm and arriving in Putra Heights at 10.30pm.
Upon arrival, he rushed to the control centre to seek permission to enter, but authorities denied access due to safety concerns.
It was only the next day (Apr 3) that he was allowed in to rescue his cats.
A miraculous survival
All eight of his cats had been on the lower floor of the house. Seven of them were successfully rescued and taken to a veterinary clinic for check-ups, while one, in a state of panic, remained hidden inside.
I thought my cats would not make it, considering the temperature exceeded 1,000 degrees, but thankfully, they are all alive and well,” he shared.
He suspects that his water tank may have cracked or melted during the explosion, allowing water to flow out and cool the area.
This might have helped regulate the temperature, increasing his cats’ chances of survival.
A home in ruins, but hope remains
Abdul Ghani’s house was among those completely destroyed.
The upper floor was completely wrecked, while the lower floor was damaged but not as severely,” he explained.
Despite the devastation, he, along with a veterinarian from SPCA Selangor and a police officer, managed to locate and rescue the cats, as they had all hidden in the same spot.
For now, Abdul Ghani and his rescued cats have been placed at the Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) at the Subang Jaya City Council’s multi-purpose hall, Dewan Camelia.
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