A busy Glasgow road has been closed by police after a fire broke out in a garage underneath a block of flats early on Saturday morning. Emergency services raced to the scene on Crow Road, in the city's West End, shortly before 5.30am, following reports of a building fire.
Residents were evacuated from their homes and sought refuge at a nearby McDonald's restaurant while firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. One eyewitness reported an “acrid burning plastic smell” shortly before first responders arrived at the scene. There are no reported serious injuries.
A picture shows the blackened block of flats which were left extensively damaged by smoke. The underground garage also remains cordoned off.
