Plumes of smoke over Glasgow as fire crews battle blaze

Firefighters have tackled a blaze in Glasgow which resulted in major road closures.

Crews were called to Kingston Street, near the junction with Centre Street, at 09:55 on Sunday.

Large plumes of smoke were seen in the Tradeston area of the city, near the banks of the River Clyde.

Four trucks and one height vehicle were initially sent to tackle the flames. By Monday morning, one crew remained to carry out safety procedures.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Road closures include parts of Kingston Street, Centre Street, Nelson Street and West Street.

Insp Pauline Thomson added that people had been advised to keep their windows closed due to the smoke and not to gather on the street.

Eyewitness Haseeb Zakir was conducting an exam in a neighbouring building when it was suddenly halted.

He told BBC Scotland: "Smoke started to come into the building at about 10:15.

"The emergency services were pretty swift."

Mr Zakir said about a dozen people were evacuated to safety and praised firefighters for keeping everyone "calm and composed".

He added: "We got out pretty quick."