Firefighters have stepped up their efforts to tackle a blaze at an industrial estate in Bellshill.
Nine fire engines and two aerial rescue pumps are currently battling the fire that has been ongoing since 8am on Friday morning.
Workers at the Bellshill Industrial Estate reported hearing explosions from the scene.
It is understood the fire took hold within the Trade Be Healthcare clinical waste unit which manages the disposal of clinical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, radioactive, and infectious waste.
Staff based at surrounding units on the busy estate, just off the A725 Bellshill Bypass, have been evacuated from the area as emergency services keep people away from the incident, amidst safety concerns, reports Lanarkshire Live.
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One worker at the industrial estate said: "No one can get in or out, the whole area has been cleared. There are gas cannisters and they are afraid they could go up.
"I think there has already been explosions, they aren't taking chances."
Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland are also on the scene supporting the fire service and have urged to public to stay away.
There have no reports of injuries so far.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were alerted at 8.11am on Friday, July 9 to reports of a building on fire at Mossbell Road, Bellshill.
“Operations Control mobilised four appliances to the scene where a fire is affecting an industrial unit.
“Additional responses have been sent to the area and there are currently nine appliances and two aerial rescue pumps in attendance and firefighters are continuing to tackle the fire.
"There are no reported casualties at this time."
