Scotland Warehouse fire sends huge plume of smoke over Glasgow By Press Association August 17 2017, 8:40am August 17 2017, 8:40am Share Warehouse fire sends huge plume of smoke over Glasgow Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/scotland/492285/warehouse-fire-sends-huge-plume-smoke-glasgow/ Copy Link Firefighters are tackling a massive blaze at a warehouse in the east end of Glasgow. Crews were called to the scene at Blochairn Fruitmarket in Blochairn Road at 3.44am. There goes the fruit market. #glasgow #fruitmarket #fire pic.twitter.com/OYy4jX9bsn — Steven Burns (@BeastmanBurnsy) August 17, 2017 The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said 12 fire engines and four aerial appliances had been involved in the operation at the two-storey warehouse. Speed restrictions have also been introduced on the nearby M8 as a result of the blaze. https://twitter.com/journostacey/status/898083658816520192 A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire within a warehouse in Blochairn Road. “Twelve appliances and four aerial appliances were mobilised after the alarm was raised at 3.44am on Thursday.” There are no reported casualties or injuries but the SFRS are struggling to get the blaze under control due to low water pressure. Firefighters attend the scene of a blaze at Blochairn Fruitmarket
