Multiple firefighters tackling building fire in Paisley

'Avoid': Multiple firefighters tackling building blaze in busy area <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
'Avoid': Multiple firefighters tackling building blaze in busy area (Image: NQ)
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Multiple firefighters are currently tackling a building blaze in a busy area.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said they are in attendance at a fire at a derelict property on Speirsfield Gardens in Paisley.

We reported how police revealed emergency crews were alerted to the inferno at around 9pm on Tuesday, May 27.


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Due to the incident, the force said Stevenson Street is closed at Causeyside Street and High Calside at Calside.

Cops were also urging members of the public to 'avoid the area' and keep windows and doors closed.

The SFRS has since confirmed seven fire trucks are currently on scene dealing with the fire.

At the moment, no injuries have been reported from the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services are in attendance following a fire at a derelict building on Stevenson Street, Paisley.

"There are no reported injuries.

"Road closures are in place at Stevenson Street at Causeyside Street and High Calside at Calside.

"The public is asked to avoid the area.

"Nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed at this time.


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A SFRS spokesperson added: "We are currently in attendance at a fire within a derelict building on Paisley's Speirsfield Gardens.

"We have seven appliances on scene, and people are asked to avoid the area if possible.

"If you live nearby, please also keep windows and doors closed for the time being."

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