UPDATE 5pm: CFA crews are expected to remain on the scene of a large fire at a demolition yard in Lal Lal for sometime.
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It has been confirmed that there are not believed to be any injuries resulting from the blaze, but the clean-up is expected a number of hours. The fire has now been listed as being under control.
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At this stage it is unclear how the blaze started.
Investigations are underway as to the cause, but people are asked to stay away from the area if possible.
UPDATE 4.30pm: It is understood a structure has been destroyed in a blaze this afternoon which has broken out in Lal Lal.
At least eight fire vehicles have responded to the fire which was reported to have taken hold just after 4pm.
At this stage, it is not know if there are any injuries resulting from the blaze.
EARLIER: FIRE units are on the scene of a large blaze which has broken out at a building wreckers yard at Lal Lal.
The fire is understood to be alight near the corner of Eaglesons Road and Clarendon-Lal Lal Road.
There are reports that the building is completely engulfed by flames, and the fire is not yet under control.
A number of fire units are on scene battling the blaze. The Lucas HazMat unit has also been called.
Drivers heading towards the area or people within the area are asked to move away from the area.
More to come.
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