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UPDATE: 2.45PM: An evacuation at the Big Top Shopping Centre at Maroochydore was due to an automated alarm. Staff and shoppers were evacuated from the centre about 2pm on Tuesday. A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said one crew was called but left by 2.15pm after confirming it was a false alarm.
EARLIER: Staff and members of public have been evacuated from the Big Top Shopping Centre at Maroochydore this afternoon however emergency services crews are standing down. A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said the first crew arrived about 2pm after an automated alarm went off.