Callers have reported a fire with lots of smoke coming from Northland Shopping Centre.

Farweena and Phil called in, with Phil telling Laura Spurway his wife heard an “earth shattering kaboom” coming from the food court area.

Press PLAY to hear their calls on 3AW Afternoons (including a statement from the shopping centre)

The fire was confirmed to have started from a chicken shop, with parts of the shopping centre having to evacuate.

The blaze was sparked just before midday.

Firefighters remain on the scene working to ventilate the area.

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