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Keiran Fleming

Roads closed in Glasgow city centre as emergency services tackle fire at historic building

Emergency services rushed to a historic Glasgow building earlier today to put out a blaze.

Scottish fire crews and police raced to the Tontine Building on Trongate after the fire was reported at around 1.07pm.

Four fire appliances attended the incident and officers were there to control the traffic.

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The flames on the ground floor were put out and no injuries were reported.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 1.07pm on Wednesday, 31 May to reports of a building fire in Glasgow.

"Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances to the city's Albion Street, where firefighters extinguished a fire within the structure's ground floor.

"Crews currently remain on scene working to make the area safe.

"There are no reported casualties."

Drivers are being advised to avoid the area.

Glasgow City Council issued a statement which read: "Due to a suspected fire within Tontine Lane, High Street is currently closed from Bell Street to Glasgow Cross.

"Emergency Services are in attendance.

"Drivers are advised to seek an alternative route."

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