{"id":16870,"date":"2025-04-13T15:41:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T15:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/16870\/"},"modified":"2025-04-13T15:41:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T15:41:13","slug":"huge-fire-at-glasgow-industrial-estate-as-smoke-billows-into-sky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/16870\/","title":{"rendered":"Huge fire at Glasgow industrial estate as smoke billows into sky"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eight fire appliances raced to the scene shortly after 1pm on Sunday, joined by Police Scotland officers.<\/p>\n<p>15:43, 13 Apr 2025Updated 15:46, 13 Apr 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0_sfrs.jpg\" alt=\"Eight fire appliances scrambled to the scene in Glasgow. \" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Eight fire appliances scrambled to the scene in Glasgow. (Image: Scott Labram)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"FirefightersLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Firefighters<\/a> are tackling a huge blaze at an industrial estate in Glasgow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Emergency services were alerted to the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"incidentLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">incident<\/a> at New Albion Industrial Estate, near Knightswood and Yoker, at around 1.12pm on Sunday, April 13.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Eight appliances from the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Scottish Fire and Rescue ServiceLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Fire and Rescue Service<\/a> (SFRS) remained at the scene as of 3pm and are being assisted by officers from Police Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It is unclear at this stage how the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"blaze startedLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">blaze started<\/a> or if there have been any injuries as a result of the fire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">An image taken from the scene shows flames bursting out of the top of a building, with a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"large plume of black smokeLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">large plume of black smoke<\/a> billowing into the sky.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1744558872_104_0_sfrs.jpg\" alt=\"Eight fire appliances scrambled to the scene in Glasgow. \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Eight fire appliances scrambled to the scene in Glasgow. (Image: Scott Labram)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A video seen by the Record also shows the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"smokeLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">smoke<\/a> spewing out from the side of the building.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A man who lives nearby said he was &#8220;coughing his <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"lungs upLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">lungs up<\/a>&#8221; as smoke filtered into his home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Police Scotland Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Police Scotland <\/a>confirmed they are at the scene, assisting firefighters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: &#8220;We were alerted to a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"fireLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">fire<\/a> at New Albion Industrial Estate in Glasgow at 1:12pm on Sunday, April 13. Eight appliances are currently at the scene.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The Record reported Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The Record reported <\/a>earlier this week on a huge explosion at an industrial estate in Kilwinning. Emergency services rushed to the inferno at a recycling centre at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-fire-and-rescue-service\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"West Byrehill Industrial EstateLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">West Byrehill Industrial Estate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The SFRS advised locals to keep their windows shut, while cops urged motorists to avoid the area and take a different route.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/ayrshire-explosion-live-emergency-services-35023757\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"local manLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">local man<\/a> &#8211; whose house looks onto the recycling centre &#8211; said he saw firefighters running for cover. Ryan Wallace said: \u201cThe<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/ayrshire-explosion-live-emergency-services-35023757\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" heatLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> heat<\/a> from the fire is really bad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;The flames are a strange blue, green colour and<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/ayrshire-explosion-live-emergency-services-35023757\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" missilesLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> missiles<\/a> are flying out of the blaze all over the place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Officers from the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/ayrshire-explosion-live-emergency-services-35023757\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"emergency servicesLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">emergency services<\/a> started running away as the batteries started exploding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;The smoke is like an <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/ayrshire-explosion-live-emergency-services-35023757\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"erupting volcanoLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">erupting volcano<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1744442896_526_0_WACOMMUNITYQR2.png\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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