Iranian missile attacks spark fires, damage in central and southern Israel
April 3, 2026
Middle East Eye
Iranian missile attacks spark fires, damage in central and southern Israel Iranian missile attacks caused fires and damage in parts of central and southern Israel, according to Israeli media reports. The YNet news outlet said a fire broke out in an apartment in Rosh Haayin, while a building in Petah Tikva and streets in Tel Aviv were damaged. Emergency crews were also deployed in Bnei Brak, and Channel 12 reported a “fall” in Givatayim.
In southern Israel, a missile strike in the Negev area led to a fire and damage in an industrial zone. “Damage was detected in an industrial area in the Negev following the firing from Iran to the south. At this time, there is no concern about the leakage of hazardous materials,” YNet reported. Sirens also sounded in the Arad and Dead Sea areas, while a suspected drone alert was reported earlier in the Western Galilee region.
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