Large scrapyard fire breaks out in Glasgow overnight

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 02:25 · Archive

A large fire at a scrapyard on South Street in Glasgow was reported at 11.23pm on Friday night. Emergency services responded with nine fire appliances, two high reach appliances and specialist resources attending the scene. There are no reported casualties.

Residents nearby were advised to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution due to smoke in the area. Drivers were told to keep air conditioning and air vents closed if travelling through smoke, and members of the public were asked to avoid the area.

Emergency services thanked the public for their support and assistance, noting that a high volume of calls had already been received and that further calls were not required at that time. The cause of the fire was not yet known at the time of the emergency response.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow fire LIVE: Huge scrapyard blaze erupts as 'explosions' heard and sky turns redA large fire has broken out at a scrapyard in Glasgow overnight, with emergency services battling the blaze in South Street in the early hours of Saturday morning, October 10.Daily Express · 10 Oct, 02:14
• Glasgow fire LIVE: Huge blaze rips through scrapyard as 'explosions' terrify residentsEmergency services remain at the scene of a huge fire on South Street in Glasgow, the cause of the fire is not yet known and there are no reported casualties at this stageThe Mirror · 10 Oct, 01:58

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