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More than 70 firefighters tackle huge warehouse blaze in Glasgow More than 70 firefighters tackle huge warehouse blaze in Glasgow
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More than 70 firefighters have been tackling a fire at a Glasgow warehouse.More than 70 firefighters have been tackling a fire at a Glasgow warehouse.
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. Workers were processing orders and loading vans when the fire took hold. They were all 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. Fish merchant Donald Neilson described seeing the fire coming towards them along the roof.
Up to 90% of the two-storey warehouse is thought to be ablaze. The director of John Vallance Ltd said deliveries were left lying and vans were left half-loaded.
Insp Stuart Cleminson, from Police Scotland, said water pressure problems were causing the fire crews difficulty. "The most important thing is everybody got out," he said.
Speaking at the scene, he told BBC Scotland: "The site itself employs approximately 400 people who have now all evacuated out. Up to 90% of the two-storey warehouse was thought to be ablaze.
"But, over three hours later, the building is still well ablaze. Fire and rescue are working extremely hard to get the fire out. Initially, emergency services were being hampered in their efforts to put out the fire due to low water pressure in the area caused by the number of appliances tackling the blaze.
"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. Scottish Water was contacted and took steps to boost the water pressure in the area.
"No persons have been injured at this time, however they (fire crews) are really struggling to get on top of it." Insp Stuart Cleminson, from Police Scotland, told BBC Scotland the building had been still well ablaze three hours after the fire started.
He said: "The site itself employs approximately 400 people who have now all evacuated out."
SFRS deputy assistant chief officer John Joyce said conditions were difficult for the fire crews.SFRS deputy assistant chief officer John Joyce said conditions were difficult for the fire crews.
"We're dealing with a difficult, extensive and complicated fire, and a large number of firefighter personnel are involved."We're dealing with a difficult, extensive and complicated fire, and a large number of firefighter personnel are involved.
"We expect to be here most of the day and it is still an active firefighting operation.""We expect to be here most of the day and it is still an active firefighting operation."
He said a specialist fire investigation team would attempt to establish the cause of the fire in the coming days.He said a specialist fire investigation team would attempt to establish the cause of the fire in the coming days.
Plume of smokePlume of smoke
SFRS said 12 fire engines and four aerial appliances had been involved in the operation. At its height, the fire was being tackled by more than 40 officers. SFRS said 12 fire engines and four aerial appliances had been involved in the operation. At its height, the fire was being tackled by more than 70 officers.
Police Scotland said Blochairn Road between Royston Road and Siemens Place has been closed due to the fire. Local diversions were in place.Police Scotland said Blochairn Road between Royston Road and Siemens Place has been closed due to the fire. Local diversions were 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.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.
At the time of the fire, the warehouse would have been busy with traders and customers.At the time of the fire, the warehouse would have been busy with traders and customers.