Footscray fire to burn for days

The situation in Melbourne's western suburbs due to the huge Melbourne warehouse blaze improved today althouth the fire is expected to burn for days. The blaze was declared under control late on Thursday night after more than 17 hours, but a watch and act warning remains in place for 11 suburbs in Melbourne's west.

Fire crews worked through the night to control a blaze at a warehouse in Melbourne's inner-west. Source: AAP