Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 29 Mar 2026,Sunday International
A fire broke out at an industrial facility in Neot Hovav in southern Israel after debris from an Iranian missile strike hit the area on Sunday. Officials said a pesticide tank was damaged, causing a hazardous materials incident. One person was injured. Workers from nearby factories were evacuated. Authorities told residents to stay indoors and keep windows closed. “We understand that there is a missile shrapnel impact,” the Israeli military said. Police said the fire may have been caused by munition debris or interception fragments. The industrial zone lies about 12 km from Beersheba. (PC: NDTV)
