A factory fire causes toxic smoke spread in the Australian capital, Canberra. That led to all public schools in the north of Canberra have been closed through Friday because of air pollution. Although until now there has been no reported casualties from the incident.
Commissioner Mark Crosweller Disaster Management Agency said the firefighters and police sealed off the area 10 kilometers around the factory on fire and asked residents about the plant to not leave the house.
Citizens of Franklin, Crace, Harrison, Watson, Downer, Kaleen, Lyneham and Hackett Previous been warned to stay indoors, close doors and windows and do not use water cooling or heating.
About 100 people have been evacuated to Dickson university.
Crosweller add to extinguish the fire is still difficult though it can be handled.
according to residents in Canberra's north, they were awakened by a series of huge explosions and fireballs from the factory fire at Mitchell this morning, such as emergency services. This explosion led to concerns over toxic fumes across the area.
Emergency services have now been confirmed, the smoke disappeared and the exclusion zone has been reduced back to just the outskirts of Mitchell.
Commissioner Mark Crosweller Disaster Management Agency said the firefighters and police sealed off the area 10 kilometers around the factory on fire and asked residents about the plant to not leave the house.
Citizens of Franklin, Crace, Harrison, Watson, Downer, Kaleen, Lyneham and Hackett Previous been warned to stay indoors, close doors and windows and do not use water cooling or heating.
About 100 people have been evacuated to Dickson university.
Crosweller add to extinguish the fire is still difficult though it can be handled.
according to residents in Canberra's north, they were awakened by a series of huge explosions and fireballs from the factory fire at Mitchell this morning, such as emergency services. This explosion led to concerns over toxic fumes across the area.
Emergency services have now been confirmed, the smoke disappeared and the exclusion zone has been reduced back to just the outskirts of Mitchell.







