Firefighters are battling a blaze at Victoria's "big battery" project west of Melbourne, and nearby residents are being warned of toxic smoke in the area.
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The fire started during testing of the Tesla battery set up on Friday morning at Geelong-Ballan Road and Atkinsons Road in Moorabool.
Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus are trying to contain the fire and stop it spreading to nearby batteries, while a firefighting drones are also being deployed.
The 13 tonne lithium battery that caught fire is encased in a shipping container.
The "big battery" is slated to become the biggest battery in the southern hemisphere, and forms part of a state government push to transition to renewable energy.
Australian Associated Press
