A chemical explosion has sparked a large factory fire in Derrimut, in Melbourne's west. More than 30 fire trucks are at the scene.

A chemical explosion has sparked a large factory fire in Derrimut, in Melbourne’s west. More than 30 fire trucks are at the scene.

Crews arrived at the scene about 11:20am, and are working to bring the blaze under control using specialist appliances and aerial equipment.

  • MHLoppyOP
    2•2 months ago

    More than 180 firefighters have responded to a huge factory fire in Derrimut, in Melbourne’s west, where hazardous material and unknown toxins continue to burn.

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said there had been a large chemical explosion at the factory on Swann Drive, resulting in one of the state’s biggest fires in recent years.

    Clearly a plot by big chemical to put the mind control drugs into the air!11!!

    It’s good nobody got hurt, given the last time I saw a chemical explosion reach the news (obviously the scale is different, but still)