- Published:
- Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 4:28 pm
Update 5.40pm
The fire was deemed under control at 5.24pm.
Crews will remain on scene for some time to ensure the safety of the area.
Original 4.30pm
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) supported by CFA is currently responding to an incident on Thompson Road, North Geelong.
FRV was called at 3.28pm, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a car fire with further callers reporting explosions and plumes of smoke billowing into the air.
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.
Firefighters are working to bring the incident under control.
An emergency warning has been issued for the corner of Thompson Road and Armstrong Street, North Geelong.
Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria are also on scene assisting firefighters with the response.
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