Haifa Schools Closed After Toxic Benzene Levels Detected Near Refineries
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Two Haifa schools were closed for 24 hours on October 11, 2026, after toxic benzene levels were detected near the city's oil refineries. The Ministries of Environmental Protection and Health ordered the closure of the Social High School and "Arazim" school. Residents within one kilometer of the refineries were also advised to stay indoors.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Two Haifa schools were closed for 24 hours due to high toxic benzene levels.
- The Ministries of Environmental Protection and Health issued the closure order.
- The benzene contamination was detected near the city's oil refinery complex.
- Residents within a one-kilometer radius were advised to limit outdoor activity.
Two schools in Haifa were temporarily closed for 24 hours on October 11, 2026, following the detection of unusually high concentrations of toxic and flammable benzene near the city's oil refinery complex. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Health jointly issued the order to suspend classes at the Social High School and the "Arazim" school, both adjacent to the refineries. In addition to the school closures, authorities issued urgent recommendations to residents within a one-kilometer radius of the refineries. These residents were advised to avoid open spaces and limit outdoor activity to essential purposes to ensure their safety.
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