A supermarket was evacuated after an electrical fire broke out.

Customers and staff had to wait outside Asda in Canterbury after fire crews were called to the store this evening.

Pictures show at least two engines were sent to the shop.

Bosses say the blaze broke out due to an electrical fault.

The shop has since re-opened.

A spokesman for Asda said: “An electrical fault caused a small fire earlier this evening at our Canterbury store.

“The store was evacuated while the fire service were called.

“The fire was extinguished and the store has now re-opened.

“We would like to thank our colleagues and customers for acting swiftly and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”