The Lidl supermarket in Sta Venera was briefly evacuated this afternoon after a Fiat Uno caught fire in the underground car park.

Civil Protection Department fire fighters said the blaze was quickly contained and normal activity resumed within half an hour.

The fire was noticed at about 5.15 p.m. Two fire engines were deployed and an ambulance was on stand by on the scene.

Eyewitnesses said extractors in the car park had efficiently removed any build up of smoke.

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