Hazardous chemical leak: section of factory collapses in Yeruham

According to initial reports, there are no injuries in the collapse of part of the Phoenicia Glass Works factory in Yeruham; Firefighters worked to isolate the complex, and the public is asked to avoid the area

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A structure collapsed at the Phoenicia Glass Works plant in Yeruham, and responding fire and rescue teams have warned of a sodium carbonate leak, accompanied by a white cloud in the area.
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 Collapse of part of the Phoenicia Glass Works plant in Yeruham
 

  
(Photo: Documentation of fire and rescue operations)

Hazmat firefighting teams are at the scene
(Photo: Documentation of fire and rescue operations)
“Hazmat firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene,” a statement said. “The teams are isolating and securing the area, conducting searches, and performing risk assessments according to protocol. At this stage, there are no reports of injuries. The public is urged to avoid the area and follow instructions from emergency and security forces.”