TULLAMARINE, MELBOURNES - An industrial zone in Tullamarine became a scene of chaos overnight after a massive fire tore through a factory, triggering a series of loud explosions that rattled nearby businesses and sent smoke billowing across Melbourne’s north-west.
Emergency services were called to the location late ON Sunday evening, September 27, 2026 following multiple triple-zero calls reporting loud detonations and high flames visible from several kilometers away. Firefighters arrived to find the facility fully engulfed, with surrounding streets quickly cordoned off as secondary explosions continued to hamper initial containment efforts.
Dozens of fire crews worked through the night to bring the inferno under control and prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent industrial properties. Hazmat specialists were deployed to monitor air quality and assess potential chemical hazards stemming from materials stored within the structure.
Following a preliminary investigation at the scene, police confirmed that two teenagers were taken into custody early this morning in connection with the incident. Arson squad detectives remain on site to determine the cause of the blaze and establish how the fire started.
No critical injuries have been reported, though significant structural damage has left the building at risk of collapse. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as clean-up and investigation efforts continue throughout the day.
Meanwhile, local business owners in the surrounding industrial park spent the early morning assessing the fallout, with several reporting shattered windows, minor structural vibrations, and lingering power outages caused by the overnight detonations. Supply chains across the precinct have experienced minor disruptions as police maintain strict road closures along key access routes, forcing logistics firms to reroute heavy transport vehicles away from the active crime scene.
Community leaders and local council representatives have expressed relief that the incident resulted in no casualties, while praising the rapid response of emergency personnel who prevented what could have been a catastrophic widespread blaze. As forensic officers continue to sift through the charred wreckage alongside arson investigators, police have appealed to any drivers who were traveling through the Tullamarine area between 10:00 PM and midnight to submit dash cam footage that might assist with the ongoing inquiry.
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