Burst gas pipe sparks colossal fire in Malaysia

Residents watch a fire in Putra Heights in central Selangor state, Malaysia (AP Photo/Amir Afiq)

A colossal fire has erupted just outside of the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, prompting evacuations of nearby homes.

The towering inferno, located near a petrol station in the suburb of Putra Heights in central Selangor state, was visible for miles.