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Investigations to take place into Geelong oil refinery fire

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 16 Apr 2026, 5:01pm
This handout photo taken and released by Giuliana Elakis on April 16, 2026 shows a fire at the Viva Oil Refinery in Geelong. Emergency crews were responding early on April 16 to a fire raging out of control at one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries which supplies 10 percent of the country's fuel. (Photo by Handout / Giuliana Elakis / AFP)
This handout photo taken and released by Giuliana Elakis on April 16, 2026 shows a fire at the Viva Oil Refinery in Geelong. Emergency crews were responding early on April 16 to a fire raging out of control at one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries which supplies 10 percent of the country's fuel. (Photo by Handout / Giuliana Elakis / AFP)

Investigations to take place into Geelong oil refinery fire

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 16 Apr 2026, 5:01pm

A fire raging at Australia's Geelong oil refinery since last night has been extinguished.

The blaze broke out at the motor gasoline unit, and is expected to affect petrol production.

The site produces 10 percent of the country's fuel - one of only two refineries in Australia.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says investigations will be taking place into the incident - and the damage is 'extensive'.

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