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Ongoing Story· Day 6

Explosion and Suspected Hazmat Leak at Intel Facility in Kiryat Gat

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Firefighters Contain Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

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Emergency services contained a hazardous substance leak at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gate on Monday morning. Firefighters and environmental specialists responded, working to dilute and stop the leak while monitoring air quality. The incident was confined to the plant, with no injuries reported and non-essential staff evacuated. The situation was fully contained, with no threat to the public.

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  • Firefighters contained a hazardous substance leak at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat on Monday.
  • Specialized units and environmental specialists responded to the incident.
  • The leak was diluted with water and measures were taken to stop the flow.
  • Air quality was continuously monitored during the operation.
  • No injuries were reported, and the incident posed no threat to the public.
  • Non-essential personnel were evacuated from the factory premises.
Firefighters Contain Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat
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Emergency services reported on Monday that they had contained a leak of hazardous substances at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat. The incident began at 11:30 AM. Firefighters, along with specialists from the Ministry of Environmental Protection, police representatives, and the plant's emergency crew, responded to the scene. Specialized units trained in handling hazardous materials from Ashkelon and the Southern District fire departments were dispatched. Rescuers worked to contain the leak, using water to dilute the substance and implementing measures to stop the flow. Air quality was continuously monitored. No injuries were reported, and the incident was confined to the factory premises, posing no threat to the public. Non-essential personnel were evacuated from the site, and emergency services remained on location to ensure the danger was fully neutralized.

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