Source : Perth Now news
Authorities have issued a hazard warning after a fire in a metal factory’s chemical analysis lab sent potentially dangerous smoke surging through the suburb.
The blaze broke out about 9pm Monday at the ALS Metallurgy plant in Balcatta, a suburb in Perth’s north — triggering DFES to issue a warning urging locals to stay inside, shut their doors and windows, and turn off their air conditioners.
Motorists were also asked to avoid the area, reduce their speed and drive carefully.
Firefighters extinguished the fire, while police described it as “non suspicious”.
The hazmat warning was still on the DFES website at 7.30am on Tuesday.
