FIRE CREWS are battling a blaze near to Scotstoun Leisure Centre.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that two fire engines are currently at the scene.
A spokeswoman said that the fire is in the open near the building, but is not affecting the building.
Just been evacuated from @glasgowlife Scotstoun - hoping they get the fire under control quickly and noone is hurt pic.twitter.com/aw3WCcT8pf
— Maggie McTernan 🌹 (@maggsmct) August 4, 2021
What’s happening behind Scotstoun’s sports centre pic.twitter.com/Slyyq9ZFSO
— Gillian Forbes (@GillianForbes26) August 4, 2021
A spokesman for Glasgow Life confirmed the incident related to a rubbish fire at the back of the main building.
He added: "There has been a fire outside the building and police and fire services are in attendance."
Local councillor Eva Murray said: "Awful scenes coming from Scotstoun Leisure Centre - hoping emergency services are able to contain the fire and that everyone is safe."
Not looking so good at Scotstoun Leisure Centre 😮 pic.twitter.com/Saad5tyRm9
— Alan McKinlay (@agmckin) August 4, 2021
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