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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 broke out around 22:00 BST on Thursday near Meadowside Street on the banks of the River Clyde at Renfrew. | The fire broke out around 22:00 BST on Thursday near Meadowside Street on the banks of the River Clyde at Renfrew. |
| It is reported to have started in a scrapyard close to a bus depot and industrial units. | It is reported to have started in a scrapyard close to a bus depot and industrial units. |
| There have been no reports of injuries, but about 75 firefighters are battling the blaze. | There have been no reports of injuries, but about 75 firefighters are battling the blaze. |
| Huge plumes of smoke filled 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: "Fire crews quickly attended the scene and were faced with a severe fire within an industrial recycling establishment. | 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. |
| "Due to the size and nature of the blaze the incident commander requested the attendance of additional resources. | "Due to the size and nature of the blaze the incident commander requested the attendance of additional resources. |
| "There are 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." | 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. | Police are also at the scene to keep onlookers away and put in place road closures. |