World Signal

New information has just come to light from reliable sources that a major fire broke out late at night at Australia’s largest oil refinery , sending flames and explosions into the air and forcing an immediate emergency response. The incident happened at the Viva Energy Geelong Refinery in Corio, near Geelong in the state of Victoria, Australia , roughly 40 miles southwest of Melbourne. It began on the night of April 15, 2026, shortly after 11:00 pm local time, when nearby residents and workers reported loud explosions followed by visible fire and thick smoke rising from the facility.   The refinery is one of the most important fuel production sites in the country and one of only two remaining operational oil refineries in Australia. It plays a key role in supplying petrol across Victoria and contributes a significant portion of the national fuel supply. Because of this, even a short disruption at the site has immediate implications for fuel availability and prices across the r...