Large fire breaks out at Glasgow scrapyard with explosions

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 08:25 · Archive

A large fire broke out at a scrapyard on South Street in Glasgow shortly after 11.23pm on Friday in the early hours of Saturday morning. Nine fire appliances, two high reach appliances and specialist resources were dispatched to the scene. Footage showed smoke billowing into the sky with flames lighting up the night sky.

Local residents reported hearing 'terrifying' explosions and seeing the blaze from their homes. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed there were no reported casualties at the scene.

The SFRS advised nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution due to smoke in the area. Members of the public were urged to avoid the area. The emergency services also advised drivers going through smoke to keep air conditioning and air vents closed.

How it is being reported

• Firefighters spend night tackling Glasgow scrap yard blazeThe Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the alarm was raised at the business in the Scotstoun area of the city on Friday night.BBC Scotland · 10 Oct, 08:35
• Major emergency response as 'explosions' heard amid fire at scrapyardA MAJOR emergency response is in operation at a scrapyard in Glasgow after a fire erupted, with “explosions” heard by locals ...The National · 10 Oct, 08:09
• Glasgow fire LIVE: Huge blaze breaks out at scrap yard as 'explosions' ring outNine appliances are at the scene of the blaze in the early hours of Saturday morningDaily Record · 10 Oct, 01:25

In this story: Glasgow · South Street · Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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