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Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
National
Keiran Fleming

Raging inferno engulfs Paisley flats as fire crews battle blaze overnight

Paisley Gallowhill Police

A shocking fire has broken out at a block of flats in the Gallowhill area of Paisley.

Emergency services raced to the scene on Belmont Road late last night as the inferno tore through the building.

Horrific images from the scene shows the flames engulfing the flat block and fire crews attempting to calm the blaze.

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Scottish Fire and Rescure (SFRS) were also spotted using specialist height vehicle to try extinguish the inferno. It is believed that around five ambulances were in attendance.

It is currently unkown whether anyone was injured during the incident.

Five ambulances are also believed to be in attendance (Michael Mckinlay/Paisley Crowd)

SFRS told Glasgow Live that the matter is a police incident.

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.

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