Blast and Fire at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Injures Three Workers
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
An explosion and fire at an Intel factory in Kiryat Gat on Tuesday injured three workers, who were evacuated to Soroka Hospital with severe burns. Emergency services responded to the complex incident, which is being investigated for a potential hazardous materials leak, including nitrogen trifluoride. Authorities have secured the area and are advising the public to stay away.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Three workers were seriously injured in an explosion and fire at an Intel factory in Kiryat Gat.
- The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon and is being investigated for a possible hazardous materials leak.
- Two of the injured workers were revived after being without pulse and breathing.
- Nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) was involved in the incident, prompting environmental monitoring.
- Police have cordoned off the area and are urging the public to avoid the industrial zone.
A complex emergency incident occurred at the industrial zone in Kiryat Gat, where an explosion and subsequent fire at an Intel factory resulted in three workers sustaining serious injuries. The incident, which began around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, is being investigated for a potential hazardous materials leak.
Initial reports suggest the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder or a technical malfunction in industrial equipment. Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and medical teams, were dispatched to the scene. The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency medical service reported treating and evacuating three individuals to Soroka Hospital. Two men, aged approximately 50 and 30, were revived after being without pulse and breathing and were intubated and ventilated due to severe burns. A 26-year-old man also suffered severe burns to his upper body.
Firefighters worked to control the blaze and search for any potential trapped individuals. Simultaneously, hazardous materials teams began assessing a suspected leak of nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), a non-flammable but oxidizing gas. Environmental protection officials from the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ashkelon Coastal Cities Association were also deployed to the scene to monitor environmental impacts and prevent air pollution.
Police have cordoned off the area and are directing traffic, urging the public to avoid the industrial park to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and to allow emergency forces to operate unimpeded. The incident is ongoing and dynamic, with authorities continuing to manage the situation and provide updates.
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