Geelong fire LIVE: Corio refinery explodes into flames as smoke seen for miles

'Fire not yet under control'

The latest reports from Australia say "the fire is not yet under control".

Refinery also produces high-quality plastic and other fuels

The refinery also produces hydrocarbon solvents, marine fuel oil, low aromatic fuel, avgas, bitumen and high-quality plastic feedstock.

Crude oil arrives from UAE and Asia

Crude oil used at the refinery arrives from Asia, West Africa, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, and via the Western Port-Altona-Geelong (WAG) pipeline from Australia’s Bass Strait. 

Flames and smoke at the refinery

Here are more photos showing the blaze at the oil refinery.

Smoke seen for miles

Smoke can be seen for miles, several people reported on social media.

Over 1,100 employed at the refinery

The Viva Energy website says the refinery employs over 1,100 people and supplies over 50 percent of Victoria’s and 10 percent of Australia’s fuel.

Refinery in operation since 1954

The refinery is operated by Viva Energy, which began operations in 1954.

Video shows refinery blaze

Here is another short clip shared by a resident on X showing the blaze at the Corio refinery.

Refinery supplies 120k barrels of fuel per day

Corio supplies 120k barrels per day of fuel and refined products, equivalent to over 10% of Australia's daily consumption.

Only two refineries left in Australia

The refinery, in Geelong, Victoria, is one of only two left in Australia.

Emergency services at the scene

Fire at Corio refinery

The fire broke out at Corio refinery in Victoria.

Fire at oil refinery

A fire has broke out at an oil refienry in Australia.