What caused the explosion in the George Town apartment unit?

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The cause of the explosion in the George Town apartment unit remains undetermined.

An explosion occurred at an apartment unit in Desa Green Apartment, Jalan Paya Terubong, George Town, at 8:16 am, resulting in multiple injuries to an elderly woman in her 60s. While a gas cylinder has been ruled out as the cause due to its good condition, the definitive reason for the blast has not yet been ascertained.
Investigation into Explosion's Origin Ongoing

Authorities have stated that the loss and cause of the explosion are yet to be ascertained. The incident led to a partial collapse of a bedroom wall within the unit and caused a crack in the wall of a neighbouring door house. The injured woman was at home alone at the time of the explosion.
Gas Cylinder Ruled Out as Cause

A Fire and Rescue Department spokesman indicated that a gas cylinder was not the source of the explosion. This assessment was made because the gas cylinder was found to be in a good condition. Further investigations are underway to identify the actual trigger of the event.
No Official Police Report Filed

Timur Laut Police chief ACP Che Zaimani Che Awang confirmed that the police had not yet received a formal report regarding the incident. This suggests that the official investigation, which would typically involve the police, is either pending or in its very early stages.

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