Chaos, explosions, road closures and toxic smoke at Dandenong South paint factory fire

Scenes at a paint factory in Dandenong South have been described as chaotic as fire crews battle to get a blaze under countrol.

Channel Nine reporter, Reid Butler, says there are a lot of emergency services at the factory including police and ambulances.

“There are also a lot of road closures in the industrial area around Superior Drive, so try and steer clear of that area,” he told Tony Moclair.

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A fire at a paint factory is currently underway in Dandenong South with reports of explosions.

Caller Rob says he was at a nearby store when he saw giant “plumes of black smoke”.

“Going from the Frankston – Dandenong direction, all the way up to the Princes Highway …  It’s probably the equivalent of 10 to 15 kilometres width of smoke,” he said.

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Caller Mark has warned people south of the fire  to keep their windows close

“There’s about 30 firetrucks here, so they’ll have it under control,” he said

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