Shoppers have been evacuated from an Asda supermarket in Broadstairs this afternoon (Monday, June 10) due to a large fire breaking out on site. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is at the scene and has confirmed that the blaze has set alight a large number of pallets in the yard of the Asda store in Westwood Cross.
Four fire engines have been called to the scene and crews are working to tackle the fire. It is not yet known if any injuries have been reported following this incident.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined. A spokesperson for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service is at the scene of a fire involving a large number of pallets, in the yard of an Asda store in Westwood Cross, Broadstairs.
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“Four fire engines are in attendance, and crews, wearing breathing apparatus, are using main jets to extinguish the fire. The building has been evacuated.”
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15:52Sam Honey
Where the fire has happened
Crews from Kent Fire and Rescue Service have been called to a large fire at the Asda supermarket in Westwood Cross, Broadstairs. The supermarket has been evacuated while the fire is put out.
A spokesperson for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service is at the scene of a fire involving a large number of pallets, in the yard of an Asda store in Westwood Cross, Broadstairs. Four fire engines are in attendance, and crews, wearing breathing apparatus, are using main jets to extinguish the fire. The building has been evacuated.”
15:43Sam Honey
Supermarket evacuated
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the Asda supermarket in Westwood Cross has been evacuated due to a fire. The blaze has involved a large number of pallets in the yard of the supermarket.
Four fire engines are in attendance and crews are working to tackle the flames. An exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined.