An eye witness has said that smoke in the area is 'really bad'
At around 8.48am, a number of fire engines were seen on Great Western Road amongst what appeared to be billows of smoke.
A Traffcom bulletin issued at 9.20am later confirmed that the road is currently closed westbound from Lincoln Avenue as fire crews respond to the incident. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said:"We were alerted at 8.34am on Thursday, January to reports 2 of a building fire at Great Western Road, Glasgow.
“Operations Control immediately mobilised two appliances and one aerial appliance to the scene and on arrival firefighters found a fire within a commercial premises. “A further two appliances, were mobilised and crews remain on scene as they work to extinguish the fire.One eyewitness told the Glasgow Times that levels of smoke in the area were 'really bad'.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Locals report 'heavy smell of smoke' as flames engulf shipping containersA 'heavy smell of smoke' sparked a 999 response in Glasgow.
Read more »
Mentally ill woman 'decapitated brother after suffering delusions'A court has heard that Heaven Belal decapitated her brother Omar Bilal whilst suffering from delusions.
Read more »
Pair wanted over Lancaster shooting as police issue 'do not approach' warningJason Singleton and Sean Corless wanted over Lancaster shooting as police issue 'do not approach' 999 warning
Read more »
Passengers advised not to travel as trains strikes hit busy Glasgow service this weekThe train operator has said passengers with tickets should not turn up at stations and should claim a refund
Read more »
Driver rushed to hospital following early morning crash in GlasgowA man has been rushed to hospital following a road crash in Glasgow this morning.
Read more »
Turkey travel warning as foreign office updates Glasgow holidaymakers advicePeople travelling or planning to visit areas of the popular holiday destination have been issued a warning over a 'heightened risk of terrorism', particularly in major cities.
Read more »