Person feared dead after explosion in Melbourne's west

A person is feared dead after an explosion in Melbourne's west this morning.

Emergency services were called to an industrial fire in Swann Drive, Derrimut about 9.45am.

Ambulance Victoria is treating multiple patients, including one person who appears to be in a stable condition.

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Paramedics are also monitoring about 28 people who were evacuated.

Derrimut is located 17km west of Melbourne's CBD.

VicEmegency has issued an alert for nearby suburbs, including Derrimut, Laverton North, Sunshine West and Truganina advising smoke will be visible and some roads in the area might be closed.

Dozens of fire crews are also responding to the fire, which is listed as "not under control".

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