Surroundings explosion
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Event title
Australia - 'Extremely dangerous': Explosions spark emergency evacuation warning in Geelong
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Mid
Event date (UTC)
2026-03-03 20:56:02
Last update (UTC)
2026-03-03 20:56:02
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Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Geelong, Greater Geelong, Victoria
An emergency warning has been issued for parts of Geelong after a number of explosions occurred at a scrap car yard.
VicEmergency urged anyone in the vicinity of Thompson Road and Armstrong Street in North Geelong to leave immediately after multiple gas bottles blew up around 3.30pm.
"Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find a vehicle on the back of a truck on fire with flames spreading to nearby gas bottles causing multiple explosions," Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said.
Eight firetrucks are on scene trying to contain the blaze.
"You will see black smoke," Fire Rescue Victoria warned.
"Do not enter the area, it is extremely dangerous".
Police and paramedics are also on scene.
Thompson Road, Armstrong Street and Pashley Avenue are all closed.
People in the area are urged to travel away from the area.
"If you are away from home, do not return," the warning read.
"If you are driving, shut all windows, turn off your air conditioning and close the vents. Immediately leave the warning area."