Lancefield Quay fire: Dozens of firefighters tackle major blaze in Glasgow city centre

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a block of flats in Glasgow city centre.

The alarm was raised about the incident at Lancefield Quay at 6.43pm on Monday.

Crews were met with a "well-developed" fire within the second floor of the three-storey building.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent 12 appliances to the scene, as well as specialist officers and resources.

Serious fire at Lancefield Quay right now. Fire Service in attendance. pic.twitter.com/9z3OPrQnsK

— James Connolly (@jamespconnolly1)

December 9, 2019

There have been no reports of any injuries. Police Scotland is also in attendance.

Glasgow City Council has closed Lancefield Quay between Hydepark Street and Elliot Street.

Lancefield Quay fire - as far as we know no one’s hurt, though ambulances are there on standby. The flames seem to be out now, but a lot of smoke and many firefighters still on the scene 😬😬 pic.twitter.com/K80Rxfpmz9

— Finn (@finnistool)

December 9, 2019

An SFRS spokeswoman said: "The SFRS was alerted at 6.43pm to reports of a fire in a building.

"Operations control mobilised 12 appliances top the city's Lancefield Quay where firefighters were met with a fire on the second floor of a three-storey building."

She estimated around 60 crew members were at the scene.