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Residents south of the refinery in Corio warned to shelter inside due to smoke

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Fire crews continue to battle an out-of-control blaze at a Geelong refinery that broke out late last night.

Residents in areas south of the Viva oil refinery in Corio have been warned to stay inside to avoid smoke.