Police are investigating a fire which broke out at a Lanarkshire property at the weekend.
Emergency services raced to the scene in The Glebe area of Bothwell on Saturday evening, October 22, as firefighters tackled the blaze.
It's understood the building set alight is currently derelict and there were no injuries despite the terrifying scenes.
Four fire engines were seen rushing to the area with crews fighting the inferno which took place at around 7.40pm.
The area was made safe after the fire was extinguished.
Cops have now launched an investigation to understand the full circumstances of how the incident started on Saturday night.
A Police Scotland source told Lanarkshire Live : “Around 7.50pm on Saturday, we received a report of a fire at a premises at The Glebe, Bothwell.
“It is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
Nearby residents were able to see the blaze from as far as the motorway with some reporting it was spotted whilst driving on the M74 and roads closer to the area in Bothwell.
Many were thankful nobody was hurt from the incident, remarking that the affected property has lain empty for some time.
The building is located at the east side of the Glebe near to Bothwell Parish Church.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “We were alerted at 7.39pm on Saturday - we mobilised four fire appliances and firefighters worked to extinguish the fire.
"There were no reported causalities and crews left after ensuring the area was made safe."
One local who saw the fire said: "I saw this from the motorway about 10 min ago. Gasped at the size of it. I really hope no one is hurt."
Another added: "Not being occupied for quite a while but has had regular intruders."
I third, also shocked at the blaze, told: "I’m so glad no one has been hurt. The house has been empty for many years. I feel for the houses either side."
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