What caused the 4WD vehicle to catch fire in Jalan Petanak?

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The explosion of a gas acetylene cylinder caused the 4WD vehicle to catch fire in Jalan Petanak.

The 4WD vehicle caught fire after one of the two gas acetylene cylinders it was carrying for welding work exploded. A subsequent leak from another gas cylinder contributed to the incident.
Cylinder Explosion as Primary Cause
The vehicle was transporting two gas cylinders, specifically identified as gas acetylene cylinders, which were intended for welding purposes. The fire originated when one of these cylinders detonated.
Secondary Leakage Complication
In addition to the initial explosion, a second gas cylinder carried by the vehicle was found to have sprung a leak. This leakage likely exacerbated the fire's intensity and spread.
Driver's Escape and Bystander Injury
The driver of the 4WD vehicle managed to escape unharmed by jumping out of the vehicle before it was engulfed in flames. However, a bystander sustained minor injuries from glass fragments resulting from the explosion.
Fire Department Response and Mitigation
Upon receiving a distress call at 11:12 am, a team of seven officers from the Kuching fire station, operating seven fire engines, responded to the scene. They were supported by three Motorcycle Rapid Response teams and a seven-member Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) team. The fire itself was extinguished by 11:22 am, and the Hazmat team subsequently managed the leaking cylinder by emptying its contents near a river.

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