Firefighters from the Galil-Golan station are responding to a hazardous materials incident at a factory in Kiryat Shmona's northern industrial zone, the Israel Fire and Rescue Services reports. Police have blocked roads in the area, and the incident commander says crews are working to contain the leak and prevent spread. Authorities stress there is no danger to the environment or nearby residents.
The Israel Fire and Rescue Services provided additional details on the hazardous materials incident at a factory in Kiryat Shmona's northern industrial zone, first reported at 20:03. Firefighters from the Galil-Golan station are on site, working with factory personnel and police to monitor and contain the leak. Roads in the area have been blocked. Incident commander Rav-Reshef Dror Buchnik stated that crews are acting decisively to handle the hazardous materials and prevent the event from spreading, and that there is no threat to the environment or the public. The situation remains active, with fire crews conducting continuous assessments. The initial report from The Zioneer at 20:03 noted that the nature of the incident was unclear; this update provides the specific location and response details.
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