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Fire crews are investigating a chemical reaction at a North Geelong factory, forcing authorities to warn residents to shelter indoors as hazardous fumes spread.
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The VicEmergency warning for the chemical fire in North Geelong. Image: Supplied
Firefighters are still trying to bring a hazardous chemical fire inside a factory in North Geelong under control, with the two substances involved yet unknown.
A community advice warning has been issued for the area around Roseneath Street.
A Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) spokesperson stated FRV responded to the incident at 8.31am today (Monday, March 2) after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.
Firefighters arrived at scene in under six minutes to find a chemical reaction within the 40m by 20m factory.
“FRV’s hazmat team is currently working with scientific advisors to determine the two chemicals involved,” the spokesperson said.
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UPDATE: An advice issued for a chemical incident at a North Geelong factory has been lifted.
Fire Rescue Victoria says a vapour cloud caused by a chemical reaction has dissipated and cleared.
Fire crews called to reports of a house fire in North Geelong have found a chemical reaction in a factory.
They arrived at the Roseneath Street factory just after 8.30 this morning.
FRV’s hazmat team have been working to determine the two chemicals involved.
Fire Rescue Victoria says all workers on the site were able to get out of the 40mx20m building.
Nearby residents and businesses have been urged to close their external windows and doors, and also turn off their air conditioning.
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