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Firefighters battle huge blaze at Australian oil refinery
Firefighters are working to contain a major fire at Viva Energy Group's Geelong oil refinery in Victoria, Australia, which broke out on Wednesday night. The blaze, involving liquid fuels and gases, has led to safety precautions but no injuries, and while production is reduced, the fire is contained to the plant with no public threat.
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Firefighters battle huge blaze at Australian oil refinery
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