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Sixty firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a derelict former cinema, theatre and bingo hall in Glasgow. About 60 firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a derelict former theatre, cinema and bingo hall in Glasgow.
Emergency services were called to the fire in Eglington Street, in the south side of the city, at about 0130 BST.Emergency services were called to the fire in Eglington Street, in the south side of the city, at about 0130 BST.
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service said five pumps and three aerial appliances were being used to fight the flames at the Coliseum building. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service said five pumps and three aerial appliances were used to fight the flames at the Coliseum building.
The road has been closed northbound at Cumberland Street and southbound at Norfolk Street. The road has been closed at Cumberland Street and at Norfolk Street.
The distinctive Coliseum building had fallen into disrepair and was on the Register for Scotland Buildings at Risk list.The distinctive Coliseum building had fallen into disrepair and was on the Register for Scotland Buildings at Risk list.
The Register's website says the theatre opened in 1905 and was based on the now demolished Ardwick Empire in Manchester.The Register's website says the theatre opened in 1905 and was based on the now demolished Ardwick Empire in Manchester.
Designed by the renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham, the theatre originally seated almost 3,000 people.Designed by the renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham, the theatre originally seated almost 3,000 people.
It started showing films full-time in 1925 and it was the first venue in Glasgow to show a talking picture in January 1929.It started showing films full-time in 1925 and it was the first venue in Glasgow to show a talking picture in January 1929.
It closed as a cinema in 1980 and was used as a bingo hall from the late 80s until 2003.It closed as a cinema in 1980 and was used as a bingo hall from the late 80s until 2003.
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