Geelong Refinery Blaze: No Injuries, Fuel Shortages Loom

0:00Firefighters rushed to Viva Energy's G-long refinery in Corio Victoria after a major blaze broke out around 11 p.m. on Wednesday. Local crews from Fire Rescue Victoria got multiple calls about explosions and huge flames lighting up the night. The fire is still raging and not under control yet, but all staff on site have been accounted for with no injuries reported so far. This plants a powerhouse, employing over 1,100 folks and pumping out more than 50 percent of Victoria's fuel, plus 10 percent. For all of Australia, it handles up to 120,000 barrels of oil a day, so any shutdown hits hard. Dem is details are unclear right now, and Viva Energy hasn't commented. Meanwhile, Australia is grappling with fuel shortages tied to Iran sealing off the Strait of Hormuz after clashes with the U.S. and Israel. Prime Minister Anthony Albaniz just slashed fuel in diesel X-size-in-half, plus ditched the heavy-road user charge for three months to ease the pain.

1:01On households, eyes stay glued as crews battle this one. That wraps Sydney News Today, brought to you with AI, I'm Cory with the story.