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Major refinery fire prompts PM's urgent return
Published 6 days, 9 hours ago
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A major fire at Viva Energy's Corio refinery near Geelong has damaged one of Australia's only two oil refineries, burning for 13 hours before being extinguished. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is cutting short his Malaysia trip to return for an urgent briefing, as the refinery continues operating at reduced capacity during an existing fuel crisis. The fire, caused by a gas leak, has prompted concerns about potential impacts on fuel production and supply that could stretch into weeks or months.
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