Lithium battery fire sends giant smoke plume across Melbourne’s south-east
Dozens of firefighters are battling a large factory fire in Melbourne’s south-east that has sent a giant plume of black smoke across nearby suburbs.
Fire Rescue Victoria said a caller to triple zero at 8.38am on Thursday reported that lithium-ion batteries had caught alight in Cheltenham.
Firefighters battle a factory fire in Cheltenham. Credit: Rebecca Hallas
“Crews arrived at the Chesterville Road scene within five minutes, finding a 60-metre by 60-metre factory well alight,” a FRV statement said.
Fire crews have escalated their response. A VicEmergency alert said 36 vehicles were responding.
A community advice message for the smoke has been issued for Cheltenham, Highett, Moorabbin and Moorabbin East.
However, it said there is no threat to the community.
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