Rocket attack from Iran triggered fire and light injuries in Haifa

15.06.2025 | International news

Another rocket attack from Iran against Israel led to a fire in buildings in the Haifa area. Two damage points have been identified, and slightly injured have been taken to hospitals in the region.

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On Sunday afternoon (20:39) air sirens sounded in Northern Israel, including in Kiryat, after missiles were fired from Iran towards Israeli territory. Two points of impact were identified in buildings in the coastal region, with a fire breaking out at the sites.

According to a report from Magen David Adom (MDA), the emergency medical service, 10 people were injured in the incident - a 72-year-old woman is in moderate condition with respiratory symptoms, 6 people have minor injuries, and 4 received psychological assistance. They were taken to the Bnei Zion, Carmel, and Rambam hospitals in Haifa.

A little later (20:41) the air sirens sounded again in Kiryat, Upper Galilee, Emek, and Carmel, after new missile launches from Iran towards Israel. Explosions were heard in Haifa and Kiryat. According to estimates, there may be additional launches from Iran in the next few minutes.