JERUSALEM, March 29 (Xinhua) -- A missile attack from Iran sparked a blaze at a factory in an industrial chemical complex in southern Israel on Sunday, authorities said.

People sleep on the platform of a metro station in downtown Tel Aviv, Israel, March 2, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Footage from the scene showed a thick cloud of black smoke rising above the facility in Neot Hovav, a major industrial zone in southern Israel for chemical production and hazardous waste treatment.

Fire and Rescue Services dispatched specialized units to the scene to assess the danger level. The Home Front Command also issued an alert to area residents over concerns of a possible hazardous materials leak.

The developments came amid a U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict starting from Feb. 28, with heavy fighting continuing between the relevant parties and no breakthrough on a ceasefire as it entered its 30th day on Sunday.