22 fire appliances are at the scene of a major fire in Rutherglen Nisa store
More than 100 firefighters are at the scene of a major blaze in a Rutherglen Nisa store.
A total of 22 fire appliances are at the scene of a major fire in a Nisa store on the ground floor of a C-Listed 1904 red sandstone tenement building on the corner of Dalmarnock Road and Baronald Street in Rutherglen.
Baronald Street, Dalmarnock Road and Farmeloan Road have been closed while more than 100 fire fighters battle to contain the blaze. Emergency services were called to the Nisa store in Rutherglen around 6.40pm on Thursday.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has asked the public to stay away from the area and local residents to keep windows closed. Photographs and video from the scene show plumes of smoke billowing from the front of the building. A cordon has been put in place around the neighbourhood store.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Over 100 firefighters are currently tackling a fire on Baronald Street in Rutherglen.
“We were alerted at 6.19pm on Thursday, 7 May, to reports of a building fire.
"Operations Control have mobilised 22 fire appliances and additional resources to the scene of the fire which is affecting a commercial building.
"Crews remain at the scene.
"Nearby residents are asked to close windows and doors as a precautionary measure, and people are asked to stay clear of the area."
South Lanarkshire Council said: "Roads closure at Farmeloan Rd/Dalmarnock Rd/Cambuslang Rd junction Rutherglen due to a fire."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services are in attendance following a fire at a shop premises in Baronald Street, Rutherglen which was reported at 6.40pm on Thursday, 7 May, 2026.
"Baronald Street along with Dalmarnock Road and Farmeloan Road are currently closed. Please avoid the area."
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