A toxic smoke warning has been issued near Geelong as fire crews tackle a blaze at the site of Australia's largest Tesla battery project.
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said a 13-tonne lithium battery on the Geelong-Ballan Road and Atkinsons Road in Moorabool had been fully engulfed by flames."Crews are working to contain the fire and stop it spreading to nearby batteries," FRV said in a statement.
No-one was injured and the site has been evacuated.
Fire crews are wearing breathing equipment and the CFA has sent 12 tankers to help tackle the blaze.
The fire broke out during testing of what is expected to become the largest battery in the southern hemisphere as part of a Victorian Government push to transition to renewable energy.
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) said the battery had been isolated and disconnected from the main electricity grid and “there are no implications” for supply - ABC News - link
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