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Hazardous exposure at Haifa factory sends worker to care

8/18/2026

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Story summary

An employee at the Tari Ve'Helek 2 factory in Haifa was exposed to a hazardous material during unloading.
He called emergency services after feeling suffocated and a burning sensation in his eyes.
Fire and Rescue Services dispatched crews from Zvulun and a hazardous-materials unit from Haifa, which isolated the area and contained the material.
One person was treated for light injuries.

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Story summary

An employee at the Tari Ve'Helek 2 factory in Haifa was exposed to a hazardous material during unloading.
He called emergency services after feeling suffocated and a burning sensation in his eyes.
Fire and Rescue Services dispatched crews from Zvulun and a hazardous-materials unit from Haifa, which isolated the area and contained the material.
One person was treated for light injuries.