Kilsyth factory ablaze, exploding gas bottles feed flames

FIREFIGHTERS have reined in a factory fire in Melbourne’s east, which saw gas bottles explode and plumes of smoke billow over surrounding neighbours.

A FACTORY has gone up in flames in Melbourne’s east, with gas bottles exploding and sending smoke billowing over surrounding neighbourhoods.

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze on Canterbury Road at Kilsyth shortly before 2pm, with more than 20 CFA and MFB appliances on the scene.

It was brought under control around 3.30pm but Canterbury Road remains closed in both directions, between Liverpool Road and Mount Dandenong Road.

The fire at Canterbury Rd, Kilsyth factory Picture: Nine News

A CFA spokesman said the 30m by 70m factory was fully involved and “absolutely billowing smoke” with gas bottles exploding inside.

Ambulance Victoria says one person has been taken to the Alfred Hospital with burns.

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A large factory has gone up in flames in Kilsyth. Picture: 3AW

Gas bottles are exploding inside the burning building. Picture: Channel 9

Firefighters will remain at the scene for several hours and an advice message has been issued for Kilsyth, Kilsyth South and Montrose residents.

Worksafe, EPA and the local council will all attend the site.

@TripleMMelb massive fire on Canterbury rd Kilsyth across from McDonald’s near Liverpool rd pic.twitter.com/fgASFG0S46

— Baron Von Chickenpants (@900dollarydooz) October 12, 2018

#BREAKING: Fire crews are currently battling a fire at a factory on Canterbury Road, Kilsyth. #9News pic.twitter.com/60inCqW6cM

— Nine News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) October 12, 2018

BREAKING: Fire crews batting a huge blaze in Kilsyth right now, it's being fueled by gas cylinders @9NewsMelb @9NewsAUS pic.twitter.com/yMKtWTL4H9

— Dougal Beatty (@DougalBeatty) October 12, 2018