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UPDATED Sep 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Sep 8, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Houthi attacks spark fires at Saudi oil facilities
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A wave of Houthi attacks on Tuesday wounded more than 70 people in Saudi Arabia and ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom’s southern region. The attacks hit civilian and economic facilities in Abha’s Jazan, Najran and Khamis Mushait, officials said.
WHO: Houthi attackers; Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki (Saudi-led coalition spokesperson)
WHAT: Houthi attacks ignited fires at several Saudi oil facilities and utilities and caused more than 70 injuries.
WHEN: Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 3:38 AM ET
WHERE: Saudi Arabia (Abha’s Jazan, Najran and Khamis Mushait)
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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