Residents urged to shelter inside as firefighters battle blaze in Melbourne’s south-east

Dozens of firefighters are battling a large fire in a plastics factory in Melbourne’s south-east.

Fire crews were first called to the factory on Olive Grove in Keysborough at about 5.10am.

There are 40 fire trucks on the scene.

The blaze is now under control.

A watch an act message has been issued for the nearby community. Anyone within two kilometres of the fire is urged to shelter indoors immediately.

This WATCH & ACT – STRUCTURE FIRE – Stay Indoors
is for Keysborough.

There is a factory fire on Olive Grove, Keysborough that is not yet under control. Smoke will be continue visible from nearby roads and communities.

More info: https://t.co/cksyN14bhT pic.twitter.com/LgF1hQ3FSH

— VicEmergency (@vicemergency) February 7, 2023