Moorabbin fire: Lithium batteries believed to be responsible as massive fire engulfs warehouse in Melbourne
Emergency services are battling a massive blaze believed to have been started by lithium batteries stored in a warehouse.
FRV crews are responding to the factory fire in Cheltenham which was reported at around 8.30am, with a caller to Triple Zero (000) reporting that lithium-ion batteries had caught alight.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Crews arrived at the Chesterville Road scene within five minutes, finding a 60-metre by 60-metre factory well alight.
Firefighters immediately escalated the response and a community advice message was issued for Cheltenham, Highett, Moorabbin and Moorabbin East.
Fire crews are using allavailable rescouces to fight thwe blaze with overhead hoese being deployed.
Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities.
There is currently no threat to the community, but people continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
