Plumes billow as business goes up in flames in Glasgow
Plumes of smoke have been billowing from a large blaze at a business in Glasgow since the early hours.
The alarm was raised about the “well-developed” fire in a single-storey building in Nitshill Road at around 2.30am on Thursday.
Six appliances were called to the scene, including two aerial units.
Firefighters are currently in attendance at a large fire which has taken hold within a building on Nitshill Road, Glasgow.
Residents and road users are advised to avoid the area around Nitshill Road at the junction with Peat Road, where road closures are in effect.
— Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (@fire_scot) September 6, 2018
Glasgow City Council said the fire was taking place at the Nitshill Enterprise Centre.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said there have been no casualties but crews are still tackling the flames.
St Bernard’s Primary School and Woodacre Nursery will be closed on Thursday due to the incident.
St Bernard’s Pri RC School closed to pupils today because of nearby fire at Nitshill Enterprise Centre. This is a precautionary measure. Staff should report to Gowanbank Pri. Residents advised to keep windows closed.
— Glasgow City Council (@GlasgowCC) September 6, 2018
The local authority also urged nearby residents to keep their windows shut.
A stretch between Cleeves Road and Seamill Street has been closed to all traffic and motorists have been urged to expect delays during rush hour.
Some public transport has also been affected.
#3 Nitshill Road, Glasgow – On-going fire, service 3 is unable to service Silverburn Bus Stance until further notice. Will operate Glasgow Road, Hurlet Road, Barrhead Road onto Peat Road roundabout. #delays#fire#emergency
— McGill's Buses (@Buses_McGills) September 6, 2018
