A large fire that broke out at Asda in Astley Bridge has been put out.

A store evacuation took place after the fire started at around 5.25pm. 

There are unconfirmed reports that a canister exploded, setting fire to charcoal bags.

The fire was confined to a seperate building to the rest of the supermarket.

Police and fire are currently investigating whether the fire was started deliberately.

We have a reporter at the scene.

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Updates to follow.