Nitshill residents urged to ‘close all windows’ as massive fire engulfs charity building

The incident on Nitshill Road has been ongoing since around 2.30am.

Residents living closeby have been told to keep their windows closed.

No-one has been injured in the incident.

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One eyewitness near the scene said on Twitter: “The Bullwood Project building Nitshill Road in Glasgow is on fire.

St Bernard’s Pri RC School closed to pupils today because of nearby fire at Nitshill Enterprise Centre. This is a precautionary measure. Staff should report to Gowanbank Pri. Residents advised to keep windows closed.

— Glasgow City Council (@GlasgowCC) 6 September 2018

“The fire brigade say stay away and close all windows as there is asbestos in the building which has collapsed. The sounds coming from the fire even half a mile away is loud.”

Another eyewitness replied: “Been awake since half two with the noise. We thought it looked like it was in Cleeves Road. Can you tell if St Bernard’s school has been affected by it? The Bullwood backs right onto their playground.”

The original witness responded: “I think the playground will be okay, but I doubt if the school will be open as it’s still crackling just now.”

Woodacre nursery closed to children today because of nearby fire at Nitshill Enterprise Centre. This is a precautionary measure. Staff should report to Craigbank Nursery. Residents advised to keep windows closed.

— Woodacre Nursery (@Woodacre1416) 6 September 2018

Glasgow City Council said in a short statement: “St Bernard’s Pri RC School is closed to pupils today because of a nearby fire at Nitshill Enterprise Centre. This is a precautionary measure. Staff should report to Gowanbank Primary. Residents are advised to keep windows closed.”

Nitshill Road has been closed to all traffic between Cleeves Road and Seamill Street.

If you travel along Nitshill Rd please leave extra time travelling to school this morning, due to road closures as a result of a fire in Nitshill overnight.

— St. Angela's Primary (@St_Angelas_Pri) 6 September 2018

There is no access to Nitshill Road from Peat Road.

Road users are asked to avoid the area and expect delays in the run up to the morning rush hour period.

In addition to the closure of Nitshill Road, Peat Road is currently closed to all southbound traffic between Barrhead Road and Nitshill Road.

Traffic exiting Silverburn Shopping Centre on Cowglen Road can still access Peat Road northbound only.

Firefighters are currently in attendance at a large fire which has taken hold within a building on Nitshill Road, Glasgow.

Residents and road users are advised to avoid the area around Nitshill Road at the junction with Peat Road, where road closures are in effect.

— Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (@fire_scot) 6 September 2018

Some First Bus Glasgow diversions have already been put into place.

Diversion Update; Service 57;
To city: Left Cowglen Road, 2nd roundabout right onto M77, take 1st exit, right Nitshill Road, right Kennishead Road, then to resume normal route. (1/2)

— First Glasgow (@FirstinGlasgow) September 6, 2018

Diversion Update; Service 57;
To Silverburn: From Kennishead Road, left Nitshill Road, Right Leggaston Drive, onto M77, take 1st exit, left at roundabout onto Cowglen Road to bus station (2/2)

— First Glasgow (@FirstinGlasgow) September 6, 2018

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said firefighters were alerted to a “well-developed” fire which had taken hold within in a single-storey building on Nitshill Road at 2.32am.

She added: “Operations control mobilised a number of fire engines, including two aerial appliances and firefighters are tackling the flames.

“There are no casualties.

“Crews currently remain in attendance.”