The fire service has released a statement after a fire broke out at a city centre hotel last night.
Last night, the Glasgow Times reported that the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel was evacuated this evening with emergency services on the scene.
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Large crowds gathered outside the DoubleTree by Hilton on Cambridge Street as fire crews dealt with an incident.
Today, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has provided an update on the incident, saying there were five fire trucks at the scene and the flames were put out with no casualties.
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A SFRS spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 6.55pm on Tuesday, August 2 to reports of a fire at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Cambridge Street, Glasgow.
“Operations Control mobilised five fire appliances.
“The fire was extinguished and crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe. There were no reported casualties.”
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