Microwave causes shopping centre evacuation

The Jamison Centre was evacuated over fears of potentially toxic fumes caused by burnt food.

ACT Fire & Rescue attended the shopping centre about 1.20pm on Tuesday, responding to a triple zero call reporting a microwave fire and strong toxic smell.

The whole shopping centre was subsequently evacuated. By 3.30pm, most the centre had been re-opened.

However, the Jamison Medical Centre will remain closed for the rest of the Tuesday.

A HAZMAT crew conducted atmospheric monitoring and air ventilation operations to ensure the area was safe before allowing occupants to re-enter the centre.

Firefighters said there was no risk to the public or those at the centre.

Paramedics are on scene treating patients who were attending the medical centre at the time of the evacuation.