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COMMUNITY MEETING: A update on the Broadmeadows tyre fire and the impact on local community will be held TODAY at 2pm.
The meeting will be held at Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows and will provide up to date information on the fire.
MFB has DOWNGRADED the Watch and Act to an Advice message.
Emergency services are attending to a fire involving a stockpile of tyres in the area of Maygar Boulevard, Maygar Boulevard BROADMEADOWS and making significant progress.
The fire is now under control.
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Good morning Melbourne,
Firefighters have fought hard overnight to knock down the tyre fire in Broadmeadows. About sixty firefighters remained on scene throughout the night.
Smoke and flames are down and the crews are now using machinery to pull the stacks of tyres apart so they can tackle any hot spots remaining.
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Community Update:
Issued: 11/01/16 8:52 PM
Emergency Services continue to work on containing the fire at the tyre stockpile at Maygar Boulevard, Broadmeadows. MFB and CFA crews have been working hard to extinguish the fire along with the help of aircraft. Due to the complexity of the fire it may possibly burn for several days. Crews will remain on scene until safe.
The smoke plume has decreased due to fire fighting efforts and favourable winds, however smoke may still affec...
Continue ReadingEmergency Services continue to work on containing the fire at the tyre stockpile at Maygar Boulevard, Broadmeadows. MFB and CFA crews have been working hard to extinguish the fire along with the help of aircraft. Due to the complexity of the fire it may possibly burn for several days. Crews will remain on scene until safe.
The smoke plume has decreased due to fire fighting efforts and favourable winds, however smoke may still affec...
Crews are likely to remain on scene for the next 24 to 36 hours.
Fireys are putting 10,000 litres of water a minute on the Broadmeadows tyre fire, which continues to burn at the Maygar Boulevard property.
A Watch and Act alert remains in place for residents of Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Coolaroo, Dallas, Fawkner, Gladstone Park, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Jacana, Lalor, Meadow Heights, Reservoir, Thomastown and Westmeadows. Stay informed: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/…
Residents nearby the Broadmeadows tyre fire are reminded to stay indoors, close all windows and vents and turn off air conditioners.
If you are experiencing symptoms and are concerned, contact the Nurse on Call 1300 606 024.
Plumes of thick black smoke emanate from a Broadmeadows factory where MFB firefighters battle a large tyre fire.
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