Dozens of firefighters tackle out-of-control Wantirna rubbish blaze

A TIP fire which blanketed Wantirna in smoke near EastLink is now under control after dozens of firefighters battling the blaze this afternoon.

A TIP fire which blanketed Wantirna in smoke near EastLink is now under control after dozens of firefighters battling the blaze this afternoon.

It took the firefighters more than two hours to bring it under control.

More than 30 vehicles and more than 50 firefighters were called to the blaze just before 2pm at the Knox Transfer Station and recycling facility at George St.

The blaze broke out close to the EastLink motorway and people have been warned to avoid the area because of smoke.

Part of the Knox Transfer Station in Wantirna is on fire, sending thick smoke drifting across Eastlink. More than 20 @CFA_Updates vehicles on scene. Still not under control. pic.twitter.com/nqSA3DLdan

— Paul Dowsley (@pauldowsley7) April 13, 2018

Big fire at recycling plant in Wantirna in Melbourne's eastern suburbs @7NewsMelbourne pic.twitter.com/ng4XJV54QR

— Lynne Scrivens (@lynnescrivens) April 13, 2018

Fire growing at Wantirna Tip! @7NewsMelbourne @9NewsMelb @tennewsmelb @SkyNewsAust pic.twitter.com/2DqnUYRiRt

— Alex Barr (@AjwBarr) April 13, 2018

Fire in wantirna south recycling centre next door to work #amisafeatwork #wantirnasouth #free #7newsmelb pic.twitter.com/UO8tywlUu9

— Mark Quinn (@markquinn78) April 13, 2018

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