Israeli Industrial Zone Attacked, Hazardous Materials Leak
Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, March 29 (Reporter Pang Xinyi, Wang Zhuolun) According to multiple Israeli media reports on the 29th, an industrial area in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba was hit by an Iranian missile, igniting a large fire and causing a "hazardous material leak."
Reports indicate that the Neot Hovav industrial area, located south of Beersheba, was struck by an Iranian missile in the afternoon, resulting in a fire. The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation quoted rescue personnel as saying that the cleanup operation is expected to "last for several hours," and nearby residents "should remain in safe areas" to avoid inhaling "harmful substances" in the air.
The Israeli fire and rescue department stated that three specialized hazardous materials handling teams have been dispatched to assess the danger level.
Neot Hovav is a major industrial area in southern Israel, primarily engaged in chemical production and hazardous waste treatment. (End)
An Iranian missile struck an industrial area in Beersheba on March 29, igniting a fire and causing a hazardous material leak. Israeli emergency services are on-site, with three specialized teams assessing the situation. Nearby residents have been advised to stay in safe areas to avoid inhaling harmful substances.
- An industrial area in Beersheba was struck by an Iranian missile.
- The strike caused a fire and hazardous material leak.
- Israeli emergency services are responding to the incident.
- Three specialized hazardous materials teams were deployed for assessment.
- The incident occurred on March 29.