SYDNEY - A chemical explosion occurred at a factory in the Australian state of Victoria on Thursday, which resulted in one death and the evacuation of at least 30 people.

At least 30 people were forced to evacuate the building

According to a statement by Victoria Police, emergency services were called to an industrial building on Swann Drive in Derrimut - a suburb in Melbourne's west - at about 9:45 am local time, following reports of a chemical explosion.

At least 30 people were forced to evacuate the building.

After fire crews brought the blaze sparked by the explosion under control, a 44-year-old man was found dead inside the building.

Victoria Police noted that no one else was injured in the incident.