Nappy factory fire in Melbourne

A blaze at a nappy and toilet paper factory in Melbourne has caused a mess for firefighters.

More than 30 firefighters were called to the Box Hill South factory on Sunday morning after an alarm was activated.

It took firefighters 17 minutes to bring the fire under control after a 50-metre section of the ducting paper machine caught fire.

The business produces absorbent products including paper towels, toilet paper, sanitary products, and disposable nappies.