Emergency services were called to Orana Mall following reports of a fire at Big W. There was no fire and the evacuated store was reopened by the afternoon. Photos: BELINDA SOOLE
A "technical fault" prompted the evacuation of the Big W store in Dubbo, according to Orana Mall centre manager Cherie Forrester.
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Firefighters responded to reports of a possible fire about 11.20am but did not find one, a spokesperson for NSW Fire and Rescue said.
She said the air conditioning was being examined.
Shoppers took to social media to report alarms had gone off and that the store had been evacuated.
Ms Forrester said Big W shut as a precaution but reopened by the afternoon.
The rest of the shopping centre operated as per normal, she said.
