Gas leak at Canberra Outlet Centre

Firefighters are conducting ventilation operations at the Canberra Outlet Centre after responding to a gas leak.

A battery overheated on cleaning equipment in a cupboard near the main entrance and caused the gas.

Crews are working to make the area safe.

ACT Fire & Rescue was alerted to the incident in Fyshwick by an Automatic Fire Alarm at 6am.

Two pumpers, the hazardous materials unit, the breathing apparatus van and a commander are on scene.

It is estimated units will remain scene for about an hour.