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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
James Walker

Major response to huge fire at derelict Glasgow building

FIRE crews have been battling a blaze at an empty former hotel in Glasgow.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said a total of 10 appliances were despatched to put out the flames at the old Carnbooth House Hotel in Busby Road, Carmunnock shortly after 8pm. 

A spokesperson said there were no casualties, but all 10 appliances were still on the scene almost three hours later.

“We were alerted at 8.03pm to reports of a derelict building on fire at Busby Road in Carmunnock, Glasgow,” the spokesperson said.

“Operations control mobilised a total of 10 appliances to the area at the height of the fire.

“There are no reported casualties and crews remain in attendance working to extinguish the fire.”

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