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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Fiona Brown

Firefighters tackling blaze at industrial estate in Glasgow

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a fire that erupted at a building within an industrial estate in Glasgow.

Emergency services were alerted to reports of smoke and flames coming from a premises on Stanley Street, Kinning Park, shortly before 6.46am on Thursday.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) initially deployed two fire engines and a high-reach appliance, but additional units were dispatched after crews assessed the situation.

Latest reports say six engines and two high-reach appliances remain in attendance. 

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 6.46am on Thursday, July 31, to reports of a commercial building fire at Stanley Street, Glasgow.

"Operations Control mobilised nine appliances and two high reach vehicles to the scene and firefighters are currently working to extinguish the fire affecting a single storey storage unit.

"There are no casualties and crews remain on the scene.

"Members of the public have been advised to stay away from Stanley Street and Milne Park Street which are closed. 

"Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation."

Police Scotland have been contacted for comment. 

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