Hebron, Palestine – In a dramatic display of courage and determination, 120 firefighters battled a massive blaze at the “Royal” plastic manufacturing facility in Hebron, Palestine, finally containing it in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident, which erupted on Tuesday evening in the Bir Haram area of Hebron, was a formidable challenge, highlighting the risks associated with industrial operations and the community’s vulnerability to such disasters.
Huge fire in Hebron Plastics Factory
Social media users and Palestinian news outlets shared harrowing footage of the inferno, underscoring the scale of the emergency that prompted the deployment of 15 civil defense teams equipped with firefighting trucks, water supplies, and hydraulic ladders. This coordinated effort was instrumental in averting a potential catastrophe, safeguarding the lives and property of nearby residents.
🚨حريق هائل في مصنع للأنابيب والبلاستيك في منطقة الخليل بالضفة الغربية
حيث اجتاح حريق كارثي شركة رويال الصناعية التجارية، وهي شركة صناعية فلسطينية تأسست عام 1993.
وتمتد الشركة على مساحة 88,000 متر مربع وتضم أكثر من 25 قسمًا. pic.twitter.com/QsBHjmKAwQ
— الشؤون العالمية (@mjrdzayr337191) February 27, 2024
مشاهد للحريق الذي اندلع في أحد مخازن مصنع رويال بالخليل. pic.twitter.com/cnU2q4abCl
— الجرمق الإخباري (@aljarmaqnet) February 27, 2024
The urgency of the situation led to the precautionary evacuation of those living in proximity to the danger zone, reflecting the authorities’ commitment to public safety. The fire, according to officials, consumed over 30 dunams of the factory’s sprawling 70-dunam site, including warehouses stocked with highly flammable plastic materials and raw goods.
As the community begins to assess the aftermath, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and the need for stringent safety measures in industrial areas. The “Royal” factory, one of Hebron’s largest employers with approximately 1,000 workers, now faces the daunting task of recovery and rebuilding, emphasizing the resilience of the Palestinian people in the face of adversity.
