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Fahad Tariq

Plumes of smoke cover Glasgow's east end from huge recycling centre inferno near Celtic Park

Fire fighters remain at the scene of a huge inferno at a recycling centre near Celtic Park and the Emirates Arena in Glasgow's east end.

Emergency services, including 30 fire fighters, descended on Nuneaton Street at 2.30am this morning following reports of a 'bin fire'.

On arrival, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service found the recycling centre was up in flames.

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The area is surrounded by thick smoke (Glasgow Live)

A spokesperson said: “Operations Control immediately mobilised one appliance to the scene and on arrival firefighters found a commercial building well alight.

“A further five appliances and specialist resources were mobilised. Crews remain on the scene as they work to make the area safe."

No casualties have been reported following the blaze but the road remains closed this morning and thick smoke surrounds the area.

Police Scotland are currently at the scene diverting traffic and carrying our enquiries into the fire.

A spokesperson said: "Police were called to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue with road closures following a fire on Nuneaton Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow.

"Police and fire remain at the scene and enquiries are continuing."

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