<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A </span><a href="http://9news.com.au/fire" rel="" target="" title="fire"><span>fire</span></a><span> has broken out at one of </span><a href="http://9news.com.au/australia" rel="" target="" title="Australia"><span>Australia</span></a><span>'s two operating </span><a href="http://9news.com.au/oil" rel="" target="" title="oil"><span>oil</span></a><span> refineries, sparking a warning for nearby residents to stay inside.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Emergency services were called the </span><a href="http://9news.com.au/geelong" rel="" target="" title="Geelong"><span>Geelong</span></a><span> facility when the blaze was reported about 11pm.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Just after 2am, police said authorities were still responding to the "large fire" at the Shell Parade oil refinery in Corio and there were no reports of injuries.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/stagflation-explained-meaning-causes-impacts-australian-economy/4c116f85-2f24-4d92-9c69-187661a21d5b"><strong><span>'A central banker's nightmare': Australia staring down crisis</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"People in the surrounding areas are being asked to stay indoors with their windows closed due to the large amount of smoke," a spokesperson told 9news.com.au.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Country Fire Authority issued a watch and act warning for a string of surrounding suburbs about 1.10am after a wind change sent smoke towards northern Geelong.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Anyone south of Refinery Road in Corio was urged to "take shelter indoors immediately".</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/geelong-oil-refinery-fire-corio-blaze-triggers-warning-for-residents-to-stay-inside/c9009c7c-4cf1-4674-86b3-02481b25154e" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Close all exterior doors and windows. Turn off heating and cooling systems. Close fireplaces and vents," the CFA said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"You should avoid the area. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"If you are driving, close the windows in your vehicle and turn off the air conditioning. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-crisis-australia-anthony-albanese-signs-fertiliser-deal-brunei/9482506f-3d2c-41b9-9f28-aa28d294cc91" rel="" target="" title=""><strong><span>What Aussie deal with tiny nation actually means</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The warning, which was upgraded from an earlier advice message, encompassed Chilwell, Corio, Drumcondra, Geelong, Geelong West, Hamlyn Heights, Newtown, Norlane, North Geelong, North Shore, Rippleside and South Geelong.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The CFA said smoke might be impacting south of Refinery Road to West Fyans Street and Fyans Street, as well as east of Shannons Avenue to the waterfront.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Six domestic oil refineries have closed in the last 20 years, leaving only the Ampol Lytton refinery in Brisbane and Viva Energy's Geelong facility operational and meaning Australia imports 90 per cent of its liquid fuel needs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>According to Viva Energy, the refinery processes up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day and supplies more than 50 per cent of Victoria's fuel needs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's unclear what impact, if any, the fire may have on fuel supplies amid the ongoing crisis sparked by the war in Iran.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Viva Energy has been contacted for comment.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></strong></em><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><em><strong><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" rel="" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Apple</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" rel="" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a></li><li><em><strong><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" rel="" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>ticking this box here</span></strong></em></a></li><li><em><strong><span>Sign up to</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" rel="" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></strong></em></a></li></ul></div></div>