The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is currently at the scene
A blaze has erupted on a Glasgow street prompting an emergency response.
The derelict building fire is believed to have started around 8pm on St Andrews Road in Pollokshields.
Emergency services, including Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, rushed to the scene, located in the south of the city.
Crews have confirmed to the Record that five appliances have been drafted in to fight the flames.
Firefighters are currently battling the inferno at the site. It is believed no one has been hurt as a result.
However it is unclear how the fire started, according to Glasgow Live.
Residents have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed.
Footage from the scene shows multiple appliances at the scene as smoke is seen rising from an area of land.
Thick, grey smoke billows into the evening air. Concerned pedestrians and motorists can be seen looking on.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “There is an ongoing incident in St Andrews Road, Glasgow, G41 where a derelict building is on fire. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland are in attendance.
“It is requested that local residents keep their windows and doors closed at this time.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were called to a building fire on St Andrews Road in Pollokshields, Glasgow at 7:46pm on Wednesday, July 8. Five appliances are in attendance.
“The incident is ongoing and no casualties have been reported.”
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