Fire crews race to Scots street after blaze breaks out as public urged to avoid area

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Fire crews are currently battling a huge building blaze on a busy street in Rutherglen.Emergency services raced to Main Street at around 12.15pm today street after a fire broke out in a building.Huge plumes of smoke can be seen billowing over the sky as crews attempt to extinguish the blaze.Motorists and pedestrians are being urged to avoid the area, with residents being advised to keep their windows and doors closed.There are currently no reports of any injuries.

A spokesperson for SFRS confirmed they have four appliances in attendance. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are assisting Scottish Fire and Rescue Service following reports of a fire in Main Street, Rutherglen which was reported to police at 12.15pm today (Friday, 31 December, 2022) "Residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed."Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area."Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.Pele remembered by junior football team as 'greatest to ever have graced' Scots club's pitchDame Vivienne Westwood dies as family say she 'did what she loved until the last moment'Pele dead aged 82 as Brazil football icon loses battle with colon cancer