One person has been treated for smoke inhalation after a huge fire in the south side of Glasgow.
A building has collapsed in Pollokshields after the fire took hold of a takeaway on Albert Drive at around 11.30pm last night (Monday).
Emergency services remain on the scene with Police Scotland confirming the man was rushed to hospital as a 'precaution'.
Thankfully, no other injuries have been reported at this time, as residents were evacuated from the building.
Footage shows the severity of the fire, with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crew battling against the flames.
Albert Drive and some surrounding streets remain closed this morning.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed to Glasgow Live this morning: "About 11.30pm on Sunday November 10, 2019, police and emergency services were called to a fire at a takeaway on Albert Drive, Pollokshields.
"A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes.
"One man was treated for smoke inhalation and taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital as a precaution and there's no reports of further injuries.
"The building that included flats above has collapsed.
"Officers remain at the scene and roads in the surrounding area have been closed with local diversions in place.
"Enquiries are continuing."
Glasgow City Council's Traffic Control and Management team (TRAFFCOM) have also advised several roads in the area have been shut off this morning, adding: "Due to a Building Fire, Albert Drive has been closed to all traffic between Shields Road and St Andrews Road. Road users are advised to avoid this area."
Meanwhile, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has since Tweeted following the incident, calling the situation: 'dreadful news'.
She commented: "Dreadful news for affected residents and businesses in Pollokshields - any constituents who need assistance, please email or call my office."
Eyewitness reports suggest at least 16 fire engines were on the scene at the height of the fire.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson told Glasgow Live: "We were alerted at 11.31pm on Sunday, November 10 to reports of a fire within a building.
“Operations Control mobilised a total of nine fire appliances and two height appliances to Albert Drive in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow.
“The fire had initially taken hold within a commercial premise and thereafter affected a number of dwelling flats above.
“Residents were evacuated. One person was taken to hospital suffering the effects of smoke inhalation. There were no further casualties.
“Crews worked through the night to surround and contained the fire which, due to its severity, caused a partial collapse of the building.
“Firefighters are now involved in an extensive dampening down operation which is expected to last throughout Monday, November 11.
“A total of six fire appliances and two height appliances remain at the scene.”
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