Fire caused by explosion at Derrimut chemical factory brought under control but likely to continue burning
, Fire Rescue Victoria saysFirefighters say toxic smoke from a significant factory fire may rage for days as tens of thousands of residents are told to stay inside and a major Melbourne freeway is shut.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Those in nearby factories were evacuated and thousands of people in the area were told to stay indoors.
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