Firefighters have battled a factory fire in Jersey Road at Bayswater overnight (14 Feb).
CFA and FRV crews were called to the scene at 12.38am and found the 20 by 50 metre factory well alight.
The factory is believed to contain recycling waste materials.
CFA issued an Advice message at 1.51am and then a Watch and Act message at 2.19am due to smoke in the area. This was downgraded at 5.22am.
People located in the area bordered by the Dandenong Creek, Dorset Road and Malvern Street and Scoresby Road in Bayswater were advised to take shelter indoors, close all exterior doors and windows, close vents and ensure heating and cooling systems are turned off.
Around 24 CFA and FRV units were on scene most of the night with several other supporting agencies.
The fire was brought under control at 2.25am and was declared safe at 9.52am.
Some crews remain on scene.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.