Major fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies

The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

Big Fire Hits One of Australia’s Two Oil Refineries, Police Say - Bloomberg.com

Big Fire Hits One of Australia’s Two Oil Refineries, Police Say  Bloomberg.com

Firefighters battle out-of-control blaze at one of Australia’s two remaining oil refineries in Geelong

Smoke warning for residents south of Viva oil refinery in Corio as Geelong mayor calls fire ‘unprecedented’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A major oil refinery in Geelong, which supplies half of Victoria’s fuel and 10% of the nation’s, exploded into flames on Wednesday night and the blaze was still out of control by first light on Thursday. Fire Rescue Victoria said they responded to an incident at the Moga...

By Benita Kolovos

Fire at Australian refinery fuels petrol shortage fears amid global oil crisis

A fire at one of Australia’s two operating oil refineries could hit petrol production more than diesel and aviation fuel, authorities said on Thursday, as emergency crews worked overnight to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters were battling flames as tall as 60 metres (200 feet) at Viva ‌Energy’s motor petrol production unit at its Geelong refinery in Victoria state, which processes crude into high-octane petrol. No injuries have been reported from the fire, which emergency crews were alerted ...

By Reuters,Agence France-Presse

Firefighters battle huge blaze at Australian oil refinery

The fire is burning out of control at the Geelong oil refinery, one of only two in Australia.

Explosions, toxic smoke as massive fire breaks out at Geelong refinery - SMH.com.au

Explosions, toxic smoke as massive fire breaks out at Geelong refinery  SMH.com.au

Massive fire breaks out at one of Australia’s two remaining oil refineries in Victoria

Fire Rescue Victoria said it responded at 11:15 pm on Wednesday following multiple reports of explosions and flames at the Viva Oil Refinery in Geelong.

Fire out of control at Viva Energy refinery in Australia - The Straits Times

Fire out of control at Viva Energy refinery in Australia  The Straits Times

Firefighters battling 'significant' blaze at one of Australia's two oil refineries

Fire Rescue Victoria said the blaze broke out at Viva Energy's refinery in Geelong about 11pm on Wednesday.

'Significant' fire at Australian oil refinery

Firefighters have arrived on the scene to respond to a "significant" fire at Viva Energy Group's Geelong refinery in southern Australia, according to local fire authorities.

Fuel supply fears after blaze tears through crucial Australian refinery

The refinery, located about an hour away from Melbourne, pumps out around 10 per cent of Australia's fuel.

Firefighters Battle Huge Blaze at Australian Oil Refinery - Tempo.co English

Firefighters Battle Huge Blaze at Australian Oil Refinery  Tempo.co English