Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat Prompts Hazardous Materials Response
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
An explosion and black smoke were reported at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat on Tuesday afternoon. Eight firefighting and rescue teams responded, searching for trapped individuals and working to contain the fire and hazardous materials. Three people were injured and taken to the hospital. The public has been asked to stay away from the incident area.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An explosion and black smoke occurred at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat on Tuesday.
- Eight firefighting and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene.
- The response included searches for trapped individuals and hazardous materials containment.
- Three people were injured and transported to the hospital.
- The public is advised to avoid the area around the factory.
A thick plume of black smoke and an explosion were reported at the Intel factory on Avitz Street in Kiryat Gat on Tuesday afternoon at 2:12 PM. Firefighters from the Ashkelon regional station, supported by reinforced teams and specialized hazardous materials units from neighboring stations, were dispatched to the scene. Currently, eight firefighting and rescue teams are operating at the site. Their actions include extensive searches for trapped individuals, controlling the fire's source, and preventing its spread. Continuous monitoring of hazardous materials and efforts to contain them are also underway. Three individuals were treated by medical personnel and transported to the nearest hospital. Emergency teams are continuing their operations until the danger is fully neutralized. The public has been instructed to avoid the area to allow emergency services to work efficiently and safely. In any emergency, the public should dial 102 for the fire department.
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