A fire broke out at an industrial complex in southern Israel on Sunday, with the Israeli military saying the damage was probably caused by missile shrapnel launched from Iran.According to the army, the blow occurred in the Neot Hovav industrial area in the Negev desert, sending a thick plume of black smoke into the sky. Officials said the fire may have been caused by a direct ammunition strike or debris from an intercepted missile.Police confirmed that emergency teams were searching the area for additional fragments while working to eliminate any further risk to the public.Later in the day, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for attacking an industrial facility in southern Israel with missiles.Visuals from the scene show a heavily damaged warehouse engulfed in smoke as firefighters bring the blaze under control. Fire brigade commander Eyal Caspi said the situation was under control and was expected to be completely brought under control within a few hours.Local authorities declared the incident dangerous and instructed workers in the area to stay in protected areas. Nearby residents were also advised to stay indoors due to fear of a possible toxic leak.Soroka Hospital in Beersheba reported treating six people with minor injuries after the incident.The Israeli military said at least seven missiles were fired from Iran toward Israeli territory since midnight, with air defense systems activated to intercept the threats.Located about 12 kilometers from Beersheba, the Neot Hovav industrial zone houses more than 40 factories focused on environmental technology and industrial infrastructure.It is the second reported attack on an industrial facility in Israel since hostilities escalated on February 28, when joint US-Israeli strikes targeted Iran. Tehran has since repeatedly responded with missiles and drones targeting Israel and other locations across the region.