Source: VIC Emergency

Watch and Act - Industrial Fire - Stay Indoors

Issued Today at 1:09 PM.

This Watch & Act message is for Albion, Braybrook, Brooklyn, Derrimut, Laverton North, Sunshine, Sunshine West, Tottenham, Truganina.

There is a factory fire in Swan Drive, Derrimut
This Watch and Act message replaces the advice message issued at 1130hrs.
Wind is blowing toxic smoke towards the East across Derrimut
Anyone located in the area affected by smoke should take shelter indoors immediately.

What you should do:
Close all exterior doors and windows. Close vents and ensure heating and cooling systems are turned off.
If you are away from home do not return.
Impacts in your area:
Traffic in the area will be affected.
You will see smoke and fire.
Emergency services are on scene.
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
This message was issued by Fire Rescue Victoria.

The next update is expected by 10/07/2024 04:20 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:

www.emergency.vic.gov.au
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
VicEmergency app
Facebook or Twitter (#vicfires)
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
Accessibility:

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.

To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.

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