Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Injures Three, Hazardous Materials Suspected
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
An explosion and fire at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat on Wednesday injured three workers, who suffered severe burns and were hospitalized. Police are investigating a possible gas cylinder explosion and a potential hazardous materials leak. Emergency services, including hazardous materials units, are working at the scene, and the public has been asked to avoid the area.
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- Three workers were severely injured in an explosion and fire at the Intel plant in Kiryat Gat.
- The explosion is suspected to have been caused by a gas cylinder, with hazardous materials also under investigation.
- Emergency services, including specialized units, are working to contain the fire and assess environmental risks.
- Police have secured the area and are advising the public to stay clear of the factory.
- The incident occurred while the Prime Minister was visiting a nearby mall.
Three workers sustained severe burns in an explosion and subsequent fire at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat on Wednesday. Emergency medical services treated the conscious victims at the scene before evacuating them to the hospital, with a helicopter also dispatched for their transport due to the severity of their injuries.
Initial police suspicions point to a gas cylinder explosion as the cause, though a leak of hazardous materials is also being investigated. The Ministry of Environmental Protection has deployed response teams to assess the incident and its environmental impact, coordinating with emergency services already on site.
Eight firefighting and rescue teams, including specialized hazardous materials units, are working to control the blaze, prevent its spread, and search for any trapped individuals. Police have cordoned off the area and are directing traffic, urging the public to stay away from the factory vicinity to allow emergency personnel to operate unimpeded.
The incident occurred while the Prime Minister was touring the Big fashion mall in the city.
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