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Glasgow tyre fire: Massive cloud from Renfrew blaze | |
(35 minutes later) | |
A massive blaze has erupted at an industrial site in the west of Glasgow sending black smoke from burning tyres high across the city. | |
The fire was spotted at about 22:00 BST near Meadowside Street on the banks of the River Clyde at Renfrew. | |
It is reported to have broken out in a scrapyard close to a bus depot and industrial units. | |
There have been no reports of injuries, but more than 50 firefighters are battling the blaze. | |
Huge plumes of smoke could be seen filling the skyline and groups of people gathered to take photos and video of the fire. | |
The cloud could be seen from across much of the city. | |
A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters are currently tackling the blaze using a number of main water jets, including one from a specialist height vehicle." | |
Police are also at the scene and have been attempting to move onlookers away and put in place road closures. |