Date: December 25, 2019
Location: Geelong, Victoria (Australia)
Address: Geelong Port, 3215
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Logistics
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Geelong Port
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Geelong Port is located in Corio Bay at Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The sixth-largest port in Australia by tonnage, it handles commodities such as crude oil, petroleum products, grain, woodchips, alumina, and fertilizer. Prominent port industries include Alcoa’s Point Henry smelter, AWB Limited’s grain elevator, and the Viva Energy oil refinery.
Incident Description:
On December 26, 2019, News.Com.Au reported a fire at the woodchip plant at Geelong Port in Geelong, Australia.
The fire ignited after mulch caught alight on December 25th and quickly burned out of control. 19 fire engines were called to the scene and spent hours fighting the fire.
Authorities, who worried that it would burn for days, warned area residents of very poor air quality and flying embers. People were also advised to stay inside and avoid nearby roads so that emergency vehicles could have easy access to the site.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
News.Com.Au
