Fire crews tackle blaze at Glasgow tenement
A fire has broken out in a flat in the West End.05 April 2012 16:42 GMT
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Strathclyde Fire and Rescue were called to Highburgh Road in the West End at around 4pm on Thursday where a second floor flat was on fire above the Tennent’s Bar.
A spokesman for SFR said: "Seven appliances are at a fire in Highburgh Road in Glasgow's West End. Ten firefighters in breathing apparatus are tackling the blaze."
Police and ambulance crews are also on scene.
Reports suggest that the blaze is spreading to the flat above.
A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council said: "Highburgh Road is currently closed in both directions between Byres Road and Dowanhill Street.
"In addition, Byres Road is closed northbound at Highburgh Road. Delays are to be expected and road users are advised to avoid the area. Further bulletins will be issued when more information is known."
Police have cordoned off the corner of Highburgh Road and Byers Road and are diverting traffic in the area.
It is not yet known if anyone was inside the flat.
Fire: Crews are at the scene on Highburgh Road Pic: @Paauul
A fire has broken out in a tenement flat in Glasgow.Strathclyde Fire and Rescue were called to Highburgh Road in the West End at around 4pm on Thursday where a second floor flat was on fire above the Tennent’s Bar.
A spokesman for SFR said: "Seven appliances are at a fire in Highburgh Road in Glasgow's West End. Ten firefighters in breathing apparatus are tackling the blaze."
Police and ambulance crews are also on scene.
Reports suggest that the blaze is spreading to the flat above.
A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council said: "Highburgh Road is currently closed in both directions between Byres Road and Dowanhill Street.
"In addition, Byres Road is closed northbound at Highburgh Road. Delays are to be expected and road users are advised to avoid the area. Further bulletins will be issued when more information is known."
Police have cordoned off the corner of Highburgh Road and Byers Road and are diverting traffic in the area.
It is not yet known if anyone was inside the flat.
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