A number of gas bottles have exploded at a North Geelong business, causing an emergency warning.
Emergency services were called to the corner of Thompson Road and Armstrong Street around 3.30 this afternoon.
Fire crews arrived to find a vehicle on the back of a truck on fire, with flames spreading to nearby gas bottles, causing the explosions.
They incident was deemed under control at 5.24pm, with an earlier emergency warning downgraded to an advice at 6.28pm.
EARLIER:
An emergency warning has been issued for the corner of Thompson Road and Armstrong Street.
People are being told to leave the warning area immediately.
An advice has also been issued for air quality around North Geelong, Bell Park, Bell Post Hill and surrounding suburbs.
Authorities say smoke may aggravate existing heart and lung conditions, and cause irritated eyes, coughing and wheezing.
They say if people can smell smoke, take the necessary precautions to protect their health.
