Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Tara, following reports of shots fired this afternoon (January 18).
Police were called to reports of shots fired at approximately 3.30pm.
As a result, an emergency declaration was made at approximately 5.30pm.
No one has been physically injured.
The exclusion zone encompasses Surat Development Road, Day Street, Benn Street, Fry Street and Milne Street.
Several residents have been evacuated.
Others within the exclusion zone are asked to remain indoors.
No further information is available at this stage.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
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