Morayfield Shopping Centre gas leak causes mass evacuation
0Hundreds of shoppers in the Morayfield Shopping Centre were evacuated this afternoon after an alarm signalled something was amiss.
A gas leak in Big W, caused by the airconditioning, was quickly contained by Queensland Fire and Emergency Service crews.
The Shopping Centre was ventilated and atmospheric testing was conducted before giving the all clear and allowing shoppers to return.
Two people were treated at the scene by Paramedics but did not require hospitalisation.
Police also attended the scene to ensure shoppers were safely evacuated and did not return into the store until the all clear was given.
The gas leak comes just days after residents in the vicinity of the Morayfield Shopping Centre complained of smelling gas.
If residents smell gas in their area, the Moreton Bay Regional Council advises residents to call the Department of Natural Resources and Mines on 13 74 68 during business hours, or 000 and ask for the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to investigate.
