Edinburgh Asda shoppers evacuated as firefighters called to Jewel supermarket

Shoppers at an Edinburgh supermarket at the Jewel have been evacuated as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended an incident.

Shoppers at the Asda at the Jewel were evacuated with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended | Iconic Media Group

Video from the Asda at the Jewel shows shoppers standing outside the supermarket, with alarms in the background.

The cause of the incident is currently unknown. It is understood that the shop will not reopen today, according to eyewitness reports.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.

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