Widespread Power Outage in Kiryat Gat Following Transformer Explosion

A significant disruption in the electrical infrastructure of Kiryat Gat has been reported following an explosion and fire at a high-voltage transformer. This incident has led to extensive power outages affecting a large area of the city.

The Hebrew-language media outlet Kiryat Gat News shared footage of the explosion highlighting the severity of the situation. Over the past month multiple reports have emerged from Kiryat Gat concerning issues with the distribution systems including high voltage errors and transformer explosions with their origins deemed suspicious.