Israeli media: Ammonia leak detected in northern occupied Palestine

Israeli media reported Monday a leak of ammonia from a factory in the industrial zone, in the "Qiryat Shemona" illegal settlement, north of occupied Palestine.

The media indicated that five firefighting teams and a unit specialized in combating hazardous materials were deployed to the scene to deal with the accident.

On its part, Walla! website said an assessment of the situation was conducted, adding that the leak was contained after a series of measures.

The site also quoted the fire department as saying that no injuries were recorded as a result of the accident, clarifying that the leak does not pose a danger to the environment.

Israeli media reports indicated that the reasons for the ammonia leak are not yet clear.

It is noteworthy that in April 2021, Israeli media reported a leak of ammonia gas from a factory in the Bay of Haifa.