Corio Refinery blaze update

Updated 29 April 2026, 5.20pm

The incident at the Viva Corio Refinery has now been downgraded from a major alarm to a minor alarm, following consultation between FRV, Viva Energy and Victoria Police.

This has been made possible as a number of MOGas safety systems and processes have now been reinstated after being impacted by the recent fire.

This downgrade of the incident allows for normal operations to resume in other sections of the refinery for the production of fuels.

FRV remains in control of the site and is preparing it in readiness for joint investigations by FRV, Energy Safe Victoria and WorkSafe.

Updated 27 April 2026, 6.00pm

The safety of the community, first responders and Viva Energy employees has been and remains our highest priority.

While the fire at the refinery has been extinguished, FRV continues to manage the incident, and firefighters remain at the scene to ensure there is no risk.

Work continues on site to make it safe for FRV and WorkSafe to investigate the incident including the cause of the fire. They are being assisted by Energy Safe Victoria. Viva Energy is providing assistance to support the investigation.

FRV has atmospheric monitoring equipment on site to locate and treat leaks as they appear.

FRV has conducted air quality, surface and water runoff testing and there are no contamination concerns for the community. Viva Energy's environmental experts are also supporting FRV with testing on site.

Once the scene has been made safe, the incident will be handed over to Viva Energy for the beginning of recovery activities and the continued operation of the site.

As of Sunday 26 April, there is no Community Advice message as there is no further threat to the community.