<p>A shopping centre in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston, Victoria, was evacuated on December 21 after several gas bottles caught fire and exploded just after 7 pm, officials said</a>.</p><p>The Bayside Shopping Centre was evacuated as a precaution, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) said</a>, while firefighters worked to decant and flame off some of the leaking bottles. There were no injuries reported and minimal damage to surrounding areas, the CFA said.</p><p>The incident occurred shortly after a car was driven into pedestrians</a> near Flinders Street station in Melbourne, causing several injuries. Police said</a> they believed it was a deliberate act.</p><p>This footage shows people standing outside the Bayside Shopping Centre following the evacuation. Credit: Twitter/IndiBlu via Storyful</p><br />
