Blast at Israeli Fireworks Factory Heard in Southern Lebanon

An accidental explosion at a fireworks factory in Israel's Western Galilee was heard in several Lebanese border towns on Thursday.

Al-Manar television said an explosion was heard in northern Israel facing the Lebanese southern town of Yarin.

Lebanon's National News Agency said “a blast went off facing the southern town of al-Dhaira and a plume of heavy smoke was seen bellowing from the area."

The Israeli news website Ynet said five people were injured in the explosion that happened in an industrial zone in the Western Galilee area.

Quoting Israeli security officials, Ynet said the explosion occurred as a result of a fire that broke out in a fireworks factory.

“The fire spread to a nearby car-batteries plant, and firefighters are currently working to contain the flames and prevent them from reaching a third factory,” the website added.