Explosion following a gas leak in Eilat: fire broke out, two people injured

Two people were injured today (Monday) in a large explosion in a store in Eilat following a gas leak. A man about 30 years old was moderately injured with burns to his limbs, and another person was lightly injured. Firefighting teams are working to extinguish the fire and handle the leak.

Two people were injured today (Monday) in a large explosion that occurred in a store on Derech Pa'amei HaShalom in Eilat, as a result of a gas leak from a cylinder. Following the explosion, a fire broke out in the building, and fire and rescue teams were called to the scene. According to Magen David Adom, a man about 30 years old was moderately injured and suffers from burns to his limbs, and another person was lightly injured. The two were evacuated to Yoseftal Hospital in the city. Firefighters from the Eilat station are working to extinguish the fire, prevent its spread, and handle the gas leak. The incident is still ongoing.