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Glasgow tyre fire: Massive cloud from Renfrew blaze Glasgow tyre fire: Massive cloud from Renfrew blaze
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A massive blaze has erupted at an industrial site in the west of Glasgow sending black smoke from burning tyres high across the city.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.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.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. There have been no reports of injuries, but about 75 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. Huge plumes of smoke filled 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.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." A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire crews quickly attended the scene and were faced with a severe fire within an industrial recycling establishment.
Police are also at the scene and have been attempting to move onlookers away and put in place road closures. "Due to the size and nature of the blaze the incident commander requested the attendance of additional resources.
"There is now a total 15 fire appliances, including three specialist vehicles, and approximately 75 firefighters are at the scene."
Although the immediate area is mainly home to industrial units, the fire service said: "Residents in the area are advised to keep their windows closed due to the large plume of smoke."
Police are also at the scene to keep onlookers away and put in place road closures.