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Iranian barrage targets Haifa's Bazan refinery, sparking fire and alerts
A fresh Iranian missile barrage hits Haifa, with the Bazan oil refinery among the targets, causing a blaze after a strike or falling debris. Earlier barrages caused shrapnel damage and temporary power disruptions; a gasoline tank was burning inside the refinery, though officials said there is no public hazard. Residents were asked to close windows while rescue teams were dispatched and environmental officials assess potential leaks. A related hit on the Ne’ot Hovav industrial zone in the Negev is mentioned, with hazmat considerations under review.
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