24/01/2021
Industrial fire at a waste facility at Brooklyn.
Advice message includes Point Cook.
Advice - Industrial Fire
Issued Today at 6:41 AM.
This Advice message is being issued for Altona, Altona Meadows, Altona North, Brooklyn, Laverton North, Seaholme, Williamstown, Williamstown North, Altona Gate, Laverton, Altona East, Seabrook, Newport, South Kingsville, Tottenham, Point Cook, Sunshine West.
There is a fire at a waste management facility in Old Geelong Road, Brooklyn.
Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities.
The wind is currently blowing the smoke in a southerly direction from the fire, towards Altona North and surrounding suburbs.
There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
What you should do:
You should avoid the area.
Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
If you are sensitive to smoke or you live with someone who is sensitive to smoke you should close windows and doors. Turn off heating and cooling systems.
Impacts in your area:
The following road is closed: Old Geelong Road and roads around the site.
Emergency Services will remain in the area.
Traffic in the area will be affected.
This message was issued by Fire Rescue Victoria.