Footage has emerged showing a massive fire burning in Jizan, Saudi Arabia, after Yemen’s Houthi forces launched strikes that reportedly targeted Aramco energy facilities. The images capture large plumes of smoke and intense flames rising from industrial areas in the southern city. Saudi authorities confirmed a wave of missile and drone attacks on September 8 that hit multiple sites across the kingdom’s south. The assaults wounded 73 people, including women and children, according to official statements.

The Houthis claimed responsibility for a broad operation using ballistic missiles and drones against targets in Jizan, Abha, Najran and Khamis Mushait. Their military spokesperson said the strikes focused on Aramco facilities and related energy infrastructure as well as an air base. Saudi officials described the attacks as a dangerous escalation that caused fires at several energy installations. Emergency teams worked to contain the blazes while operations at some facilities were temporarily halted.

Jizan hosts one of Saudi Arabia’s major oil refineries with a capacity of around 400,000 barrels per day. The site has faced previous disruptions from Houthi actions earlier in the year. The latest incident adds to ongoing pressure on the kingdom’s southern energy infrastructure near the Yemen border. Multiple international outlets, including Reuters and NPR, reported the attacks and the resulting fires and injuries.

Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry stated that specialized teams were assessing the damage and working to restore normal operations. The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen condemned the strikes and vowed a firm response. The Houthis framed their actions as retaliation for what they called Saudi aggression in the wider conflict. The exchange marks a significant intensification of cross-border fighting that has flared repeatedly in recent months.

The appearance of video showing the scale of the fire in Jizan has drawn widespread attention to the vulnerability of critical energy assets. Global oil markets have historically reacted to threats against Saudi production capacity. While the full extent of damage to the Jizan facilities remains under evaluation, the temporary suspension of some operations underscores the immediate impact. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as firefighting and security efforts proceed.

This round of strikes fits into the broader pattern of Houthi missile and drone campaigns against Saudi targets amid the renewed escalation of Yemen’s civil war and related regional tensions. Both sides have traded accusations and military actions, with civilian and economic sites increasingly drawn into the conflict. Further developments will depend on the scale of any Saudi response and the ability of emergency teams to fully contain the fires and resume energy production.