Three Injured in Fire at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat; Blaze Contained
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
A fire broke out at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat on Wednesday, resulting in three injuries who were taken to the hospital. Firefighters have controlled the blaze, but are still working to extinguish it and are investigating a potential hazardous materials leak. The fire may have been caused by a gas cylinder explosion, and authorities are assessing environmental risks from involved chemicals.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Three people were injured and hospitalized after a fire at the Intel plant in Kiryat Gat.
- Firefighters have gained control of the blaze but continue to work on extinguishing it.
- Authorities are investigating a potential leak of hazardous materials, including trifluoronitrogen (NF₃).
- Police are examining the possibility that a gas cylinder explosion caused the fire.
- The public has been asked to avoid the area around the factory.
Three individuals were hospitalized following a fire that erupted Wednesday at the Intel factory on Avetz Boulevard in Kiryat Gat. Firefighters have gained control of the main blaze but continue to extinguish remaining flames and prevent its spread. Simultaneously, authorities are investigating a potential leak of hazardous materials.
The incident was reported at 2:12 PM after thick black smoke and a loud explosion were observed emanating from the plant. Police are examining the possibility that the fire was caused by a gas cylinder explosion, with the exact circumstances still under investigation. Eight firefighting and rescue teams from Ashkelon and surrounding stations, along with hazardous materials units, were dispatched to the scene. They conducted searches for trapped individuals and worked to contain the fire.
Fire and Rescue Services confirmed that trifluoronitrogen (NF₃), a non-flammable but oxidizing gas, was involved in the incident. Hazardous materials teams are continuously monitoring and assessing risks associated with its presence. Personnel from the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ashkelon Cities Association are on-site to investigate the event and its environmental implications, coordinating with emergency forces.
The police have cordoned off the area, are conducting searches, and are directing traffic. The public is advised to avoid the vicinity of the factory and to follow the instructions of emergency personnel.
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