A molten metal spillage was behind reports of a fire at the Temco smelter plant at Bell Bay on Monday morning.

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Tasmania Fire Service crews are working to extinguish a blaze at Temco at Bell Bay. 

Two medium tankers and one heavy tanker are at the scene and more resources are on the way. 

Tasmania Police crews are also at the scene. 

The fire was reported to TFS at 7.14am on Monday. 

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