FIRE crews are battling a large blaze which has broken out at a disused furniture store in Glasgow city centre.
Six appliances including pumps and aerial equipment have been dispatched to Kingston Street in the Tradeston area of the city following reports of the blaze shortly before 10am on Sunday morning.
BREAKING: Emergency services are dealing with a fire in a building in the Tradeston area of Glasgow.@fire_scot received call at 9.55am and has 4 appliances on the scene on Kingston Street.
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There are no reports of any injuries.
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Several nearby streets have had to be closed off as emergency personnel attempt to extinguish the flames.
Locals have been urged to keep their windows closed and remain indoors.
Kingston Street is closed to all traffic from West Street to Commerce Street due to the fire.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area if they can and to seek an alternative route.
A Traffic Information Bulletin released at 11.14am read: "Due to a building fire, Kingston Street is closed to all traffic from West Street to Commerce Street.
"Emergency services are currently onsite. Drivers should avoid this area if possible and seek an alternative route.
"Further updates will be issued when known."
An SFRS spokesperson said: “Crews are currently in attendance at a building fire in Glasgow.
“Six appliances, six pumps and an aerial appliance have been dispatched to the scene.”
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