A building in Brisbane’s central business district was evacuated on Wednesday morning after workers reported a strong smell of gas inside premises on George Street. The incident was reported to the Queensland Fire Department at approximately 8:20am. Firefighters attended the scene, evacuated occupants, and conducted atmospheric monitoring while police established an exclusion zone extending into one lane of George Street. Power to the building was shut off as a precaution to reduce the risk of ignition. Brisbane Times +1 The affected building includes the Italian Consulate in Brisbane, located near the corner of George and Elizabeth streets. An ambulance was placed on standby, though no injuries were reported. Roads in the area remained open, with only pedestrian access temporarily restricted. Courier Mail Emergency crews continued investigating the source of the odour before declaring the site safe. The evacuation caused temporary disruption for workers and visitors but was handled without incident.