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A massive fire tore through Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery in Corio overnight, engulfing one of Australia’s only two remaining oil refineries and sending flames and explosions skyward for hours.
The facility, which supplies around 10 per cent of the nation’s fuel and half of Victoria’s, was hit by what authorities have called an “equipment failure” just after 11pm on Wednesday.
Fire Rescue Victoria crews battled the blaze for more than 12 hours before extinguishing it around midday Thursday, with no injuries reported. Controversial Labor Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirmed the plant is still producing diesel and jet fuel but at reduced levels, particularly affecting petrol output.
