FIREFIGHTERS are battling a blaze at an iconic hotel in a Lanarkshire hamlet.
The Popinjay Hotel in Rosebank went up in flames and was fully evacuated at around 7.18am on Thursday.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) says it has deployed 10 fire trucks, one height vehicle an "specialist resources" to the scene.
No injuries had been reported as of 10am but the fire was still being extinguished.
The nearby restaurant at Goldings Garden Centre has been shut down due to no water supply.
In a statement, the hotel said: “Fire incident at Popinjay Hotel this morning, we are able to let everyone know full evacuation of all staff and guests completed quickly without injury to anyone.
"The property is in the hands of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service for investigation. The road remains closed at present and we will update as soon as possible.”
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A fire service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 7.18am on Thursday, August 18, to reports of a building on fire at Lanark Road, Rosebank, Lanarkshire.
“Operations Control mobilised 10 fire appliances, one height vehicle and specialist resources to a fire affecting a commercial property.
“There are no reported casualties at this time and crews are still in attendance.”
Local councillors took to social media to express their concerns as smoke billowed out of the building.
Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, member for Clydesdale West, said: “Sadly the Popinjay is on fire this morning. I can imagine how busy it will be on that road with the fire response so please avoid the area.
“I hope everyone is okay and it’s not as bad as it looks.”
Councillor Poppy Corbett said: “Devastating news this morning that The Popinjay Hotel is on fire. Please avoid Rosebank while firefighters try to contain the fire as traffic is not moving.
“Will update as soon as I can. Thoughts with everyone affected.”
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