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| Firefighters tackle huge warehouse blaze in Glasgow | Firefighters tackle huge warehouse blaze in Glasgow |
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| Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at a warehouse in Glasgow. | Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at a warehouse in Glasgow. |
| The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to the scene at Blochairn Fruit Market in the north east of the city at 03:44. | The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to the scene at Blochairn Fruit Market in the north east of the city at 03:44. |
| Some local residents have reported hearing explosions. All workers on the site were evacuated and there were no reports of any injuries. | |
| Emergency services were being hampered in their efforts to put out the fire due to low water pressure in the area. | |
| Up to 90% of the two-storey warehouse is thought to be ablaze. | Up to 90% of the two-storey warehouse is thought to be ablaze. |
| Insp Stuart Cleminson, from Police Scotland, said water pressure problems were causing the fire crews difficulty. | |
| Speaking at the scene, he told BBC Scotland: "The site itself employs approximately 400 people who have now all evacuated out. | |
| "But, over three hours later, the building is still well ablaze. Fire and rescue are working extremely hard to get the fire out. | |
| "However, they are having several issues in the area relating to the water pressure, so Scottish Water are here at the moment and they are trying to boost the water. | |
| "No persons have been injured at this time, however they (fire crews) are really struggling to get on top of it." | |
| SFRS said 12 fire engines and four aerial appliances had been involved in the operation. | SFRS said 12 fire engines and four aerial appliances had been involved in the operation. |
| Police Scotland said Blochairn Road between Royston Road and Siemens Place has been closed due to the fire. Local diversions are in place. | |
| A large plume of smoke from the building led to speed restrictions put in place for drivers on the nearby M8 motorway. This was later lifted. | |
| Hundreds of traders work at the market, supplying fresh fruit and vegetables and fish to shops and restaurants in the west of the country. | Hundreds of traders work at the market, supplying fresh fruit and vegetables and fish to shops and restaurants in the west of the country. |