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Three Hospitalized After Bee Swarm Strikes Intel Campus in Chandler

Officials say the cause of the swarm is unknown, raising immediate workplace-safety and short-term operational concerns.

Overview

  • Chandler firefighters responded Monday morning to reports of multiple people stung at Intel’s manufacturing campus west of Dobson Road and treated victims on site.
  • Three people were taken to hospitals in stable condition and seven others were treated at the scene, according to the Chandler Fire Department.
  • Some outlets reported a total of ten people treated, reflecting minor differences in early counts that officials have not reconciled.
  • Fire officials have not identified what agitated the bees, and the investigation and coverage are ongoing.
  • The incident highlights near-term safety questions for employees at the Phoenix-area facility and could prompt a review of on-site emergency procedures and any short-term operational impacts.