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Firefighters fight huge tyre fire Firefighters fight huge tyre fire
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A "huge" blaze an old tyre yard near Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire is expected to burn for days. A "huge" blaze at an old tyre yard near Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire is expected to burn for days.
About 400 tonnes of tyres are alight at the old Shanks/McEwan yard by the A8, near the Eurocentral business park.About 400 tonnes of tyres are alight at the old Shanks/McEwan yard by the A8, near the Eurocentral business park.
A spokesperson for Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said the fire started at about 2000 GMT, sending a plume of thick black smoke into the air. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said the fire started at about 2000 GMT, burning intensely and sending a plume of thick black smoke into the air.
She said it threatened overhead railway cables, and the Cumbernauld to Lanark railway line has since been closed. The service said it threatened overhead railway cables and the Cumbernauld to Lanark railway line had been closed.
'Close to line' I think it will be a couple of days before we are clear from the site Ian RamageStrathclyde Fire and Rescue
The spokeswoman said: "Around 400 tonnes of old tyres are ablaze, generating a huge thick black smoke plume. About 25 firefighters were involved at the incident, using large capacity ground monitors to direct water jets to the seat of the blaze.
"The location of the incident and its proximity to nearby railway lines has necessitated the stoppage of trains on the main Cumbernauld to Lanark rail line. Ian Ramage, of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, told BBC Scotland: "The problems with a blaze like this are water sources, the nearest water source for us is about half a mile away, which is 20 lengths of hose.
"Around 25 firefighters are involved at the incident, utilising large capacity ground monitors to direct water jets to the seat of the blaze. "We were also met with a large, intensive fire and very heavy smoke, which has got some hazardous material in it from the tyres.
Smoke from the blazing tyres could be seen for miles aroundSmoke from the blazing tyres could be seen for miles around
"It is anticipated that Strathclyde Fire and Rescue will be in attendance for some considerable time." "Police have informed the local residents to stay indoors and keep the windows closed.
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said fumes from the fire were not believed to be posing any danger to nearby residents. "I think it will be a couple of days before we are clear from the site.
Appliances from Cumbernauld, Coatbridge and Hamilton Community fire stations are also involved in tackling the blaze. "Because the rail line is about 10m away from the fire, we've had to put a complete stoppage on the line - there's a possibility that the overhead line equipment's been affected by the heat from the fire as well and this will probably be closed for some considerable time."
Appliances from Cumbernauld, Coatbridge and Hamilton Community fire stations were also involved in tackling the blaze.
No-one was injured in the fire and about 15 firefighters were on scene on Monday morning.
The cause of the fire remains unknown but police are also monitoring the situation.The cause of the fire remains unknown but police are also monitoring the situation.
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