16/04/2026 05:45 (UTC)

Multiple explosions and fire affects the Viva Energy Geelong refinery in Corio

GEELONG (Australia), 16/04/2026.- A Viva Energy petrol station outside the Geelong refinery in Corio, Victoria, Australia, 16 April 2026. Petrol production has been affected after a significant fire broke out at Viva Energy Geelong refinery, one of Australia's two operating refineries, following reports of flames and explosions. EFE/EPA/JAY KOGLER AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

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Date: 16/04/2026 00:52 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA/AAP
Author: JAY KOGLER
Topic: Disaster and accident » Fire
Reference: 55019998694
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