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Hobart building evacuated after suspected fire or gas leak

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Collins Street has been closed while emergency services respond to the incident. Image / Pulse

A building on Elizabeth Street in Hobart has been evacuated after a refrigeration gas leak was detected.

Firefighters were called around 11:30am on Wednesday after a Triple Zero (000) call raised the alarm about a potential fire or gas leak.

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Firefighters on scene found what is reported to be a pipe that had released refrigeration gas.

The building was evacuated as a precaution and is now being ventilated.

No injuries have been reported.

Collins Street has been closed while emergency services respond.

“People are asked to avoid the area until further notice,” a police spokesperson said.

The Tasmania Fire Service said further details would be provided when known.

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