How might the Melbourne factory fire affect health and the environment? An air pollution expert explains
- Written by Gabriel da Silva, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne
A very large factory fire in Melbourne sent plumes of thick, dark smoke billowing across the western part of the city on Wednesday afternoon, with authorities issuingwarnings for people in surrounding suburbs. The fire has now been brought under control, but efforts to control the impacts will likely continue for days.
It has been reported the...
