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Carla Talbot

Firefighters tackle tyre blaze at Gleniffer Braes

Firefighters are tackling a large tyre blaze at Gleniffer Braes.

Around 200 tyres are currently burning at the beauty spot in Paisley with emergency services on the scene.

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze around 3.30pm today after a number of calls from the public.

A large plume of black smoke can be seen coming from the hills and is visible across Paisley.

Three fire engines rushed to Glennifer Braes, and they remain at the scene extinguishing the burning tyres.

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A spokeswoman from Scottish Fire and Rescue said: "We currently have three appliances and a senior officer at the scene.

"We have received a number of calls from the public alerting us to the fire."

Police Scotland have also closed Sargent Law Road to traffic while emergency services tackle the blaze.

More to follow.

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