Multiple firefighting crews were required in Lilydale last night to help contain a factory fire and reports of multiple explosions.
The CFA were called to the factory on Beresford Road at 7.55pm, to what appeared to be a fire next door to Gecko Signs.
“Seven CFA fire trucks and volunteer firefighters from Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Coldstream, Yellingbo, Chirnside Park and Mount Evelyn fire brigades responded to the incident, supported by the Yellingbo rehab van and Bayswater BA (breathing apparatus) van and other support vehicles and crews,” a CFA spokesperson said.
“Upon arrival, firefighters found a tilt slab factory involved in fire.”
The fire was brought under control by 8.20pm, but firefighters remained on scene blacking out until about 11pm.
The CFA have confirmed that Ambulance Victoria attended the scene and the council and WorkSafe have since been notified.
