A deliberate fire has forced a cafe in Glasgow to close down in the Southside.

Huge flames took over Hugs and Mugs on Pollokshaws Road last night at around 11.45pm.

Fire crews raced to the scene as one horrified bystander filmed emergency teams fighting the large blaze.

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The cafe has been forced to closeThe cafe has been forced to close (Image: Glasgow Foodie)

Fire crews swarmed the area Fire crews swarmed the area (Image: Glasgow Foodie)

Huge black smoke clouds billowed from the area Huge black smoke clouds billowed from the area (Image: Glasgow Foodie)

Huge black clouds of smoke were seen billowing from the area while fire fighters tackled the flames.

No injuries were reported and the building was made safe.

Police are now treating the fire as wilful as the investigation continues.

Hugs and Mugs posted on social media: “Hi everyone, unfortunately we experienced a fire last night in the cafe.

“We will be closed and will update you all when we have any more news.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.45pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, we were called to a report of a fire at a business premises on Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow.

“The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4310 of Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Alternatively you can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.