Massive fire engulfs Richmond factory overnight

Drones have been brought in to help firefighters working on a large factory fire in Richmond overnight.

The fire took hold of the 20-by-30 metre property on Doonside Street, off Burnley Street, at around 2am this morning, with up to 80 firefighters at the scene at the peak of the blaze.

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The fire is now under control, and Burnley Street is now open following an earlier closure between Victoria and Highett streets.

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