Melbourne factory fire: toxic smoke warning after explosions heard in West Footscray
by Australian Associated Press from on (#3XRYK)
Nearby residents warned to stay inside as firefighters battle to contain blaze
A huge fire at a warehouse containing toxic materials in Melbourne's west could burn for days, authorities have warned, as they prepare to spend the night battling the blaze.
More than 50 primary schools and childcare centres were closed on Thursday as plumes of acrid smoke spewed from the fire at the factory in West Footscray.
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