Uddingston fire: Road open following fire at garage in South Lanarkshire

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it was called to a “well-developed” fire on Bothwell Road in Uddingston just after 6pm.placeholder image
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it was called to a “well-developed” fire on Bothwell Road in Uddingston just after 6pm. | Daniel Byron/PA Wire

Update: Road open following fire in Uddingston

Bothwell Road in Uddingston has re-opened following a fire at a garage.

The balze was reported around 6.55pm on Monday.

One man was treated at the scene. There were no other reports of injuries.

The fire is not being treated as wilful.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it was called to a “well-developed” fire on Bothwell Road in Uddingston just after 6pm.placeholder image
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it was called to a “well-developed” fire on Bothwell Road in Uddingston just after 6pm. | Daniel Byron/PA Wire

Footage on social media showed large plumes of smoke billowing from the building.

According to local reports, the roof of the building collapsed.

Six appliances, along with one high-reach vehicle, were sent to the scene, the SFRS said.

Posting on X, formerly Twitter, South Lanarkshire Council said: “The B7071 Bothwell Road in Uddingston remains closed due to the fire last night.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services are in attendance following a fire at a premises on Bothwell Road, Uddingston.

“Bothwell Road is closed at Main Street, Douglas Gardens and Old Glasgow Road. Local diversions are in place.

“Members of the public are asked to avoid the area at this time.”

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