Fire contained after missile attack on oil refinery in Israel’s Haifa

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 30, 2026 at 06:25 PM
Fire contained after missile attack on oil refinery in Israel’s Haifa

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An oil refinery in Haifa, northern Israel, was struck by a missile barrage on Monday, resulting in a fire. This is the second attack on the Oil Refineries facility, also known as Bazan, since the beginning of the US-Israeli war on Iran last month. While the origin of the missile is unclear, Iran and its allies, including Hezbollah, have been launching attacks against US and Israeli targets across the Middle East. Firefighters contained the blaze, and no casualties or hazardous material risks were reported. The Bazan Group confirmed the missile attack hit the roof of a distillates tank. The strikes come amid escalating tensions and ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.

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Key Claims (5)

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Bazan Group...said no casualties were reported in what it described as a missile attack on the roof of a distillates tank.

factual — Bazan Group100% confidence

The incident has been fully contained. There are no casualties, no hazardous materials risks and no danger to the public.

quote — Eitan Rifa, a fire commander100% confidence

A fire broke out at the facility and large plumes of black smoke could be seen over the area.

factual — Israeli media100% confidence

The strikes come as the US-Israeli war on Iran has continued into a fifth week.

factual90% confidence

An oil refinery in northern Israel has been struck in a missile barrage from Iran and Lebanon.

factual — Israeli media90% confidence
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Keywords

missile attack 90% oil refinery 90% israel 80% iran 80% lebanon 70% us-israeli war on iran 70% hezbollah 60% energy facilities 50% haifa 40%

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Israel

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