Three workers injured
An explosion injured three workers at an Intel factory in Kiryat Gat, in southern Israel, on Wednesday, medical and rescue officials said. Police suspect a gas cylinder caused the blast.
Firefighters reported a leak of nitrogen trifluoride, a nonflammable gas with oxidizing properties. Israel's fire chief later said the plant's fire had been extinguished.
Officials’ account
Officials responding to the incident described the reported injuries, suspected cause and gas leak. Police suspect a gas cylinder caused the explosion, but the account didn't say investigators had confirmed the cause.
Firefighters reported the nitrogen trifluoride leak. They described the gas as nonflammable and as having oxidizing properties. The report didn't provide further details about the leak or its effects.
Israel's fire chief said the fire had been extinguished. The account didn't give a time for that statement or provide further information about the response at the plant.
What is known
The incident reportedly took place at an Intel factory in Kiryat Gat, in southern Israel, on Wednesday. Medical and rescue officials said three workers were injured. Police suspect a gas cylinder caused the explosion, while firefighters reported a nitrogen trifluoride leak and the fire chief said the fire was out.
The article was written by Josh Breiner, Eden Solomon and Maya Roman.
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