Reports coming through of a massive warehouse fire in Port Melbourne, right next to the busy West Gate Freeway. The city currently in a heatwave and fire danger warnings as well.
VicEmergency confirms something off Salmon St on the southern side of the freeway (that street is an overpass not an interchange). Social media suggesting Kennards Hire. 7 MFB appliances dispatched. Not under control.
3AW radio’s Brian Wilson saying on X a grass fire that has unfortunately spread. To me looks rather suspicious too.
Reports the freeway has also been shut-down, which would be unprecedented. Google Maps Traffic also confirms, with “road closed” icons (unsure if VicRoads or the public submitting those) and gridlock on all those off ramps near Montague St and the Bolte Bridge, looks like also impacting inbound drivers and local Port Melb roads.