MIRI: A vent stack at an offshore oil and gas facility here was struck by lightning today, triggering a brief gas line explosion.
A Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said immediate action was taken to close the shut-off valve to control the situation and mitigate further risks.
The incident did not cause a fire, and the situation remains under control.
The spokesman added that information from facility's security chief confirmed the incident, adding that all safety procedures had been executed according to protocol.
Meanwhile, Miri district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said police had yet to receive an official report on the incident.
"There is no official report so far, but it is understood that the incident occurred when a lightning strike hit the gas release point on the platform. We understand that such occurrences are not uncommon on offshore platforms.
"However, police are still tracking down the contractor operating the platform to obtain further details," he said when contacted.
A 26-second video showing the offshore explosion went viral on social media this afternoon. - NST
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