Three Injured in Explosion and Chemical Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
An explosion and suspected chemical leak at the Intel plant in Kiryat Gat on October 14 injured three workers, who were hospitalized in serious condition with burns. Fire and hazardous materials teams responded to the incident, which involved a fire and the release of nitrogen trifluoride. The mayor advised residents to avoid the area while authorities assess the risks.
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- Three workers were severely injured in an explosion and chemical leak at the Intel plant in Kiryat Gat on October 14.
- Two injured men, aged around 30 and 50, are in serious, unstable condition with burns.
- A 26-year-old man was hospitalized in serious but stable condition.
- A suspected leak of nitrogen trifluoride, a hazardous industrial gas, was reported at the plant.
- Firefighters brought a blaze under control, and hazmat teams are assessing risks.
- Mayor Kfir Swissa urged residents to stay clear of the affected industrial park.
An industrial accident occurred at the Intel plant in Kiryat Gat on Wednesday, October 14, resulting in an explosion and a suspected leak of hazardous substances. Three workers sustained severe injuries, including burns, while performing their duties. Emergency medical services, including Magen David Adom (MDA), responded promptly to the incident, which was reported at 2:11 PM. Two men, aged approximately 30 and 50, were evacuated to Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva in serious, unstable condition after resuscitation efforts. They are sedated, on ventilators, and suffering from body burns. A third victim, a 26-year-old man, was also transported to the hospital in serious but stable condition.
Firefighting and hazardous materials units were dispatched to the scene following the explosion, which also triggered a fire. Eight fire and rescue teams were deployed, with specialized units for hazardous materials arriving from neighboring stations. Initial reports indicated a release of nitrogen trifluoride, a colorless industrial gas used in microchip manufacturing that can impair the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity. Hazmat teams are currently monitoring the situation and assessing risks. Firefighters have brought the blaze under control.
Kiryat Gat Mayor Kfir Swissa urged residents to stay away from the incident site and adhere to instructions from emergency services. The Ministry of Environmental Protection confirmed that its southern district and the Ashkelon Cities Association are on-site to evaluate the environmental impact in coordination with emergency responders. The Intel facility in Kiryat Gat is a microchip fabrication plant, producing processors and chips for 5G and AI using advanced technology that requires numerous specialized gases and chemicals.
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