Firefighters tackle blaze at carwash in Hamilton
A large blaze has tore through a carwash in Hamilton.
Crews were called to Sponge N’ Hoses on Muir Street just after 5.35am on Wednesday.
Large fire at Sponge N Hoses, Muir Street Hamilton @STVNewspic.twitter.com/WLshXKd8RH
— Chris Newlands (@TheBigScotYin) September 5, 2018
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman described the premises as “well alight”.
Horrible views from the window this morning! Gladly no one hurt. Good job @fire_scot@policescotland. Sad to see @Spongenhoses up in flames! 🙁 pic.twitter.com/9dkGCPyEUi
— Simon Law (@simonthelaw) September 5, 2018
Four appliances were in attendance, including two pump vehicles and two aerial vehicles.
It is believed no one was in the property when it went up in flames.
— Chris Newlands (@TheBigScotYin) September 5, 2018
The surrounding area has been cordoned off by emergency services.
Some public transport has been impacted by the incident.
Major disruption to our network with the M74 closed Northbound and a fire in Hamilton – X11, X1 will be diverted through Motherwell and Newarthill and use the M8 Motorway. X11 will not be servicing Hamilton Road Motherwell.
— First Glasgow (@FirstinGlasgow) September 5, 2018