Schools Close, Work Halted After Fumes Near Haifa Refinery
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Two schools in northern Israel canceled classes on Monday after high benzene levels were detected near the BAZAN oil refinery complex in Haifa. The Environmental Protection Ministry ordered work to stop at the refinery, and residents within a kilometer were advised to stay indoors.
The story in 3 lines · by baba
- Work stopped at Haifa's BAZAN oil refinery due to high benzene levels.
- Two northern Israeli schools canceled classes Monday because of toxic fumes.
- Residents within 1 km of the refinery were advised to stay indoors.
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