Explosion at Intel's Fab 38 in Israel injures three workers

An explosion and fire at Intel's Fab 38 in Kiryat-Gat, Israel, injured at least three workers, one critically. Authorities suspect a nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃) cylinder; eight rescue teams including hazmat units responded to the scene.

• Explosion and fire at Fab 38 in Kiryat-Gat reported at 14:12 local time
• Three workers hospitalized, one in critical condition
• Eight firefighting and rescue teams deployed, including hazmat units
• Cause suspected to be a nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃) gas cylinder