Derrimut factory fire: blaze brought under control as thousands told to stay inside due to toxic smoke
by Australian Associated Press from on (#6P3P6)
Fire caused by explosion at Derrimut chemical factory brought under control but likely to continue burning, Fire Rescue Victoria says
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Firefighters 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.
Metal drums filled with chemicals were thrown into the air from deep within the blaze on Wednesday afternoon, posing a danger to the 180 firefighters racing to bring it under control.
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