Emergency crews rush to Crookston fire near local pub

 <i>(Image: Glasgow Times)</i>
(Image: Glasgow Times)
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Residents were left shocked after a garden fire saw smoke plume from a home near a popular local pub.

Fire crews were called to a home on Lochmaben Drive around 9.30pm last night, completely blocking the nearby Ralston Avenue to gain access to the property.

Customers of the nearby Crookston Hotel saw the smoke and rushed to call fire crews and ensure no one was trapped inside the home.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 9.24pm on Monday, 20 July, to reports of rubbish on fire on Lochmaben Road, Glasgow.

"Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances to the scene. There were no casualties and firefighters left the scene at 10.12pm after ensuring the area was made safe."

(Image: Glasgow Times)

Ralston Avenue blocked by a massive emergency service response (Image: Glasgow Times)

Images shared with the Glasgow Times show the fire began in the property's back garden before police, ambulance and fire services arrived at the scene.

The road was reopened fully following the exit of emergency service appliances, allowing traffic to flow freely through the neighbourhood.

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