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Clean up begins after North Geelong fire

March 4, 2026 8:16 am in by
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The clean up begins today following a fire and series of explosions in North Geelong.

An emergency warning was issued yesterday afternoon after a fire broke out near Thompson Rd and Armstrong St, spreading to gas bottles and causing explosions around 3:30pm.

Fire crews brought the blaze under control by 5:24pm, with all warnings downgraded by VicEmergency.

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Emergency crews remained on the scene of the blaze throughout the night and into the morning, with Thompson road reopened to traffic around 6:30am.

Smoke was visible across much of the town yesterday, though an air qualkity warning has now been removed.

An investigation continues into the cause of the blaze.

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