A HUGE fire has broken out at a building in Glasgow as locals have been warned over smoke.
The blaze broke out on Benview Street in the city’s Ruchill area this evening.
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A fire has broken out at a building in the Ruchill area of GlasgowCredit: Supplied
Three fire crews rushed to the scene around 8.09pm after the alarm was raised.
Flames could be seen engulfing an abandoned building as black smoke drifted over the surrounding area.
The cause of the fire is not yet known and there are no reported casualties.
But locals, including students at nearby Murano Street Student Village, have been advised to avoid Ruchill Park and keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation.
Residents in the Murano Street, Bilsland Drive, Lenny Street and Benview Street areas may be particularly affected by smoke.
Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We received the initial call at 8:09 to a report of a building on fire in Ruchill Park area of Glasgow.
“We mobilised two appliances and a height appliance to the scene. Crews are still there and there are no reported casualties.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police are assisting Scottish Fire and Rescue Service colleagues at the scene of a large fire at a derelict building on Benview Street, Ruchill, Glasgow.
“Due to the heavy smoke from the fire, local residents are advised to avoid Ruchill Park, and to keep windows and doors closed, especially in the areas of Murano Street, Bilsland Drive, Benview Street, Lenny Street.
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“Enquiries into the cause of the fire are continuing.”