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Keiran Fleming

Emergency services rush to Rutherglen street to battle huge building blaze

Emergency services are on the scene of a massive fire on a Rutherglen street.

Fire crews and Police sped to Main Street at around 12.15pm today after a blaze engulfed a building.

Pillars of smoke are seen billowing from the inferno as firefighters continue to battle the flames.

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Police are urging motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area, whilst residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

No injuries have been reported so far.

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A spokesperson for SFRS confirmed they have four appliances in attendance.

Plumes of smoke can be seen in the area (Daily Record)

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are assisting Scottish Fire and Rescue Service following reports of a fire in Main Street, Rutherglen which was reported to police at 12.15pm today (Friday, 31 December, 2022).

"Residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed.

"Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area."

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