Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba building evacuated after smoke detected

A building in a business precinct of a Sunshine Coast suburb was evacuated and fire crews were called after smoke was detected.

Queensland Fire & Emergency Fire Truck generic. Picture: Alison Paterson

Emergency crews were called to a building in Mooloolaba following reports of smoke, prompting an evacuation.

Three fire crews attended a building near the corner of River Esplanade and Parkyn Parade in Mooloolaba about 10am on Friday, October 25.

A Queensland Fire Department spokeswoman said it was reported a light had been causing smoke inside the building.

The site was evacuated as a safety precaution.