Sri Lankan hospitalised after chemical factory fire in Melbourne

A Sri Lankan has been hospitalised after he suffered burn injuries during a chemical factory fire in Melbourne yesterday (Apr 05).

Vignesh Varatharaja, was taken to a specialist burns unit where he remains unconscious in a serious but stable condition. 

More than $13,000 has been raised by the Migrants Workers Centre to help meet Mr Varatharaja's upfront medical costs.   

The chemical fire tore through the waste management factory, which stores hazardous waste, in Campbelltown early on Friday morning.  

Footage of the fire showed a gas canister launching into the sky after being ignited by the blaze. The fire caused thick, black smoke to spew over Melbourne yesterday and firefighters have yet to completely extinguish the blaze. 

About 30 firefighters and 11 trucks continue to fight the blaze but they are being cautious as the structure of the building has been compromised. 

An investigation into the fire has been launched following a request from the fire brigade.  

(Courtesy : Daily Mail)