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.
Were you at Asda? Get in touch via @TheBoltonNews or webdesk@theboltonnews.co.uk
Updates to follow.
Asda on fire in Bolton, only popped in for tomatoes! pic.twitter.com/HqsE0ito5i
— Tony Lythgoe (@tonylythgoe) October 8, 2015
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