More than 100 shoppers have been evacuated from a supermarket after a hazardous chemical scare.
People at Richmond Woolworths on Nicholson Street in Melbourne were forced to leave about 1pm.
It is believed a toxic smell could have been due to a flammable lacquer that was applied to the floor, Tranh sơn mài phong cảnh 9 News reported.
People at Richmond Woolworths on Nicholson Street in Melbourne were forced to leave about 1pm
Five trucks and Tranh sơn mài phong cảnh 16 firefighters attend the scene. 
A nearby Dimmeys discount store was also evacuated.

 
'Arriving on scene firefighters received positive readings on their gas detectors at a nearby premises where it is understood some concrete sealing works has been done,' Metropolitan Fire Brigade said in a statement.
RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share 'As a precaution MFB took the decision to evacuate approximately 100 people from Woolworth's and Tranh sơn mài cao cấp Dimmeys as the smell had permeated into the stores and Liễn thờ cửu huyền thất tổ car park, and the stores have been temporarily closed.'
It is not yet known when the stores will reopen. 
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Woolworths for comment.

 
It is believed a toxic smell could have been due to a flammable lacquer that was applied to the floor. It is not yet known when Woolworths will reopen