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flag A fire and explosions at a Geelong business on March 3, 2026, prompted evacuations and air quality warnings but caused no injuries.

flag A fire at a North Geelong business on Thompson Road and Armstrong Street sparked explosions around 3:30 p.m. on March 3, 2026, after a vehicle on a truck ignited and set off nearby gas bottles. flag Emergency services responded swiftly, evacuating residents in the area, with the warning downgraded to advice by 6:28 p.m. flag Thick smoke prompted an air quality advisory for North Geelong, Bell Park, Bell Post Hill, and nearby suburbs, warning of potential health risks. flag Eight firetrucks were deployed, and the fire was contained by 5:24 p.m. A separate stabbing in Corio was reported, and a review of Geelong’s bus network has been initiated. flag No casualties have been reported.

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