Firefighters attack Campbellfield factory fire

Published:
Monday, 21 October 2024 at 7:57 pm

Thirty FRV firefighters responded to a factory fire in Campbellfield on Monday evening.

Crews arrived at the Bolinda Road scene at 4.45pm, finding a 30 by 40 metre brick building well alight.

Firefighters immediately escalated the response, sending additional appliances.

Wearing breathing apparatus, crews worked together to attack the fire.

The fire was deemed under control at 5.45pm.

One person suffered burns as a result of the fire. They were initially treated by FRV crews, before being transported to hospital by Ambulance Victoria.

The fire was caused by cutting equipment producing sparks and igniting nearby flammable materials.

WorkSafe has been notified of the incident.

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