This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/news/413830-melbourne-explosion-shopping-center/
The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 1 | Version 2 |
|---|---|
| Reported gas bottle explosion at shopping center in Frankston outside Melbourne | Reported gas bottle explosion at shopping center in Frankston outside Melbourne |
| (about 2 hours later) | |
| A Melbourne shopping center in Frankston has been evacuated after a gas explosion occurred nearby. | A Melbourne shopping center in Frankston has been evacuated after a gas explosion occurred nearby. |
| Victoria’s Country Fire Authority has confirmed it is responding to reports of a gas bottle explosion near the Bayside Shopping Centre. | Victoria’s Country Fire Authority has confirmed it is responding to reports of a gas bottle explosion near the Bayside Shopping Centre. |
| “There is a fire at Bob Jane T Marts Cnr Beach St & Dandenong Rd FRANKSTON,” Victoria’s Country Fire Authority said. “A number of forklift gas cylinders are involved in fire.” | “There is a fire at Bob Jane T Marts Cnr Beach St & Dandenong Rd FRANKSTON,” Victoria’s Country Fire Authority said. “A number of forklift gas cylinders are involved in fire.” |
| “There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.” it said. | “There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.” it said. |
| The moment of the dramatic explosion was caught on video as a ball of flames is seen shooting into the air. | |
| WARNING: This video contains strong language | |
| Bob Jane T-Marts is located across the road from the Bayside Shopping Centre. | Bob Jane T-Marts is located across the road from the Bayside Shopping Centre. |
| 7 News Melbourne reports the situation is now under control and shoppers have been allowed back inside the shopping center. | 7 News Melbourne reports the situation is now under control and shoppers have been allowed back inside the shopping center. |