12 million liters of contaminated fire water, including kerosene, methylated spirits, and methanol, released into local waterways from a factory fire in Melbourne's west.
A massive factory fire in Melbourne's west released 12 million liters of contaminated 'fire water' into local waterways. Five Olympic-sized pools worth of this water, containing chemicals such as kerosene, methylated spirits, and methanol, will be treated and released into Port Philip Bay or used for agricultural purposes. Authorities are still monitoring the area for lasting signs of chemical contamination.
July 26, 2024
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