London Road fire: Fire crews tackling large blaze at Glasgow scrapyard - with drivers told to avoid area

Firefighters were called at around 8pm on Wednesday.

Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire which broke out at a scrapyard in Glasgow on Wednesday evening.

Emergency services were called to a recycling centre on London Road at around 8pm.

The fire service said six crews, a high reach appliance and specialist resources were deployed, and no casualties had been reported.

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Fire crews remain at the scene | The Scotsman

On Thursday morning, the service said three appliances remained at the scene working to extinguish the fire.

Police also confirmed London Road remains closed from Methven Street to Maukinfauld Road following the fire. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

The police has also urged residents to keep their windows and doors closed, due to smoke levels in the area.

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