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Glasgow tyre fire: Massive cloud from Renfrew blaze | Glasgow tyre fire: Massive cloud from Renfrew blaze |
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Dozens of firefighters have spent the night battling a large blaze which broke out at an industrial site west of Glasgow. | |
The fire sent black smoke from burning tyres drifting across the city which could be seen for miles around. | |
It broke out at about 22:00 BST on Thursday near Meadowside Street on the banks of the River Clyde at Renfrew. | |
It is thought to have started in a scrapyard near a bus depot. It is now under control. | |
There have been no reports of injuries, but at its peak 15 fire appliances were at the scene and about 75 firefighters were battling the blaze. | |
There are still 55 firefighters at the scene. | |
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. |
Although the immediate area is mainly home to industrial units, the fire service advised residents in the area to keep their windows closed due to the large plume of smoke. | |
Police were also at the scene to keep onlookers away and put road closures in place. | |