Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) following an ongoing incident at Maple Street, Marsden.
The PSPA was declared just after 10am following reports of an armed person in the proximity of Maple Street.
The emergency declaration encompasses Oregan Street, Hickory Street, Chambers Flat Road, Bunya Street, and Birch Street.
Residents in these streets are urged to remain indoors and the public are advised to avoid the area.
While the matter is ongoing, no further information is available at this time.

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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.