Large fire at the intersection of Sydney Rd and Camp Rd

This Watch & Act message is for Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Fawkner, Glenroy. 

• There is a building fire involving fuel drums in a factory in Camp Rd CAMPBELLFIELD. 
• Wind  is causing toxic smoke to be blown towards the east.

Anyone located in in the vicinity of the fire and up to 500m to the East should take shelter indoors immediately. Close all exterior doors, windows and vents and ensure that heating and cooling systems are turned off.

What you should do: 

• The area around Camp Rd and Sydney Rd is currently closed and people are advised to avoid the area.
• Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
• Close all windows and doors and turn off your heating and cooling systems.
• If you are away from home do not return.

Impacts in your area: 

• The following roads are closed: Camp Rd. 
• Emergency Services will remain in the area.
• Traffic in the area will be affected. 

This message was issued by Metropolitan Fire Brigade. 

The next update is expected by 23/01/2017 10:40 pm or as the situation changes.

Health information:

• If you need medical advice for exposure to smoke, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
• Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call 000.

Smoke information: 

• Smoke can affect people's health.
• People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant women and older people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
• People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by the doctor.

Stay informed: 

• Via www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
• Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
• Call the VicEmergency Hotline to talk to someone about this warning on freecall 1800 226 226.
• People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech/communication impairment can contact VicEmergency Hotline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
• For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VicEmergency Hotline. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number.
• Download the VicEmergency app or follow VicEmergency on Twitter (#vicfires) or Facebook.