At least three seriously injured in Kiryat Gat Intel factory explosion

Several people were injured after an explosion occured in an Intel factory in Kiryat Gat on Wednesday, Magen David Adom confirmed.

At least three people were seriously injured, MDA said.

The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority initially noted that hazardous chemicals may have leaked as a result of the explosion, and that it worked to locate the source of the chemicals and extinguish the ensuing fire.

Israel Police said that the explosion was suspected to have been caused by the detonation of a gas cylinder.

IFRA said the incident involved nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), a non-flammable gas with oxidizing properties.

The police also confirmed that the explosion had not been caused by hostile terrorist activity.

Police and emergency rescue services are operating to keep civilians away from the scene and preserve public safety.

Intel’s Kiryat Gat factory manufactures semiconductor chips and is also known as FAB 28.