EMERGENCY services have raced to the scene of a fire affecting two homes as 30 firefighters battle the blaze.
Two properties at Muirhead Terrace in Motherwell are on fire, and six fire engines are on the scene tonight, May 20.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have warned local residents to keep their windows and doors closed due to the 'large volume of smoke'.
Reports reached the fire crews just before 6pm tonight, and Police Scotland are also on the scene.
No casualties have been reported.
"Due to large volumes of smoke from this fire, nearby residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed. If smoke is visible within the wider Motherwell and local area, please follow the same safety advice.
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"We have six appliances in attendance after receiving the call just before 6pm tonight (Tuesday, 20 May).
"There are no reported casualties."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services are at Muirhead Terrace, Motherwell after reports of an outbuilding on fire.
"The fire was reported around 6pm on Tuesday, 20 May, 2025.
"Residents are asked to keep their windows closed and people should avoid the area if possible."
"We will provide a further update as soon as we can to confirm when supplies should be returning to normal.
"If you experience brown water, we advise to allow your cold-water kitchen tap to run at a reduced pressure until this runs clear. Do not run any other taps or use any water appliances whilst doing so and follow the same process with any other taps affected once the water is clear from your cold-water kitchen tap.
"We apologise again for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience during this time."
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