2024年11月16日午前2時42分、ウェスト・メルボルンのスペンサー・ストリートにある倉庫で不審火が発生した。約60人の消防士が駆けつけ、隣接する高層ビルから約150人の住民が避難した。約30メートル×40メートルの倉庫を襲った火災は、午前4時23分までに鎮火した。推定損失総額は$250万ドル。出火原因は調査中であり、付近は現在も一部通行止めとなっている。


ニュース

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 2:42 AM, a suspicious fire broke out at a warehouse located on Spencer Street, West Melbourne. A caller to Triple Zero (000) reported the fire at 1:52 AM, and firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) arrived on scene within five minutes. They found a 30m x 40m warehouse fully engulfed in flames. The situation escalated quickly, with fire crews initiating a community smoke warning for nearby residents.

As the fire raged, approximately 60 firefighters, utilizing 12 firefighting appliances, including aerial platforms, battled the blaze. The fire was confined to the building of origin, and by 4:23 AM, the scene was deemed under control. However, it took several hours to fully contain the fire, which caused significant damage to the warehouse. The estimated financial loss is around $2.5 million, considering both structural damage and the destruction of goods stored inside.

In addition to the warehouse fire, around 150 residents from an adjacent high-rise building were evacuated as a safety precaution. These residents were later allowed to visit their apartments under police escort while arrangements for alternative accommodation were made. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, although fire services remained on-site to manage any potential risks.

The cause of the fire is being treated as suspicious, and Victoria Police have initiated an investigation into the incident. While authorities work to determine how the fire started, Spencer Street remains blocked in both directions, with eastbound traffic expected to reopen within the next few hours. However, westbound lanes will remain closed for several more hours as cleanup and investigation efforts continue.

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私たちの力だ: abc.net.au


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