Tesco, Penarth (Image: Google)
A SUPERMARKET near the marina in Penarth was evacuated yesterday due to reports of a fire having broken out.
Witnesses reported hearing a fire alarm and seeing customers outisde the store at around 2pm yesterday (Wednesday, October 4).
However, the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have since confirmed the incident was a false alarm.
In a statement, they said: "At approximately 2pm on Wednesday, October 4, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire alarm sounding at Tesco, Penarth.
"Penarth Fire and Rescue Station attended the scene.
"It was deemed a false alarm after checks."
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