Aussie airport evacuated over smoke

A Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson said three crews attended the airport about 11.45am on Monday after smoke was reported in terminal one.

Perth airport of western Australia
Perth International Airport was evacuated on Monday. File image/ Supplied

Workers and passengers inside the terminal were ordered to evacuate the building causing chaos at terminal one.

Two arriving flights were delayed as authorities responded to reports of smoke inside the terminal that triggered the alarm.

A Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson said crews were unable to find anything significant and the building was re-opend about 40 minutes later.