Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) will continue to provide air quality information throughout the weekend as firefighters battle a blaze at SKM Recycling and Waste Management on Maffra Street, Coolaroo
Information about the impacts of smoke can be found, here: http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/your-environment/air/effects-of-smoke
For the latest updates on the incident, people are encouraged to visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au
Data from EPA’s air quality monitoring equipment deployed to the fire at Coolaroo is available hourly from EPA’s AirWatch website.
EPA advises people that if they can smell smoke and are concerned they should try to avoid the smoke by staying inside or avoiding the area if possible.