Photos taken at the scene show the devastating aftermath of an overnight fire in Rutherglen this morning.
At around 11.18pm last night, fire crews raced to King Street after receiving over 25 reports of a building on fire.
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service worked through the night to extinguish the blaze at the building which is understood to be the Royal Burgh House.
Photographs show that the fire has now been extinguished but has caused significant damage to the building.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 11.30pm on Thursday, 13 October, we were called to a report of a fire on King Street, Rutherglen.
“Officers attended to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue Service colleagues with local road closures
“An evacuation of a number of properties was undertaken as a precaution.
“Caledonia Avenue at Main Street and King Street at Farmeloan Road remain closed.
"A joint investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire.
“Rutherglen Police Office will be closed to the public today. Anyone looking to contact Police should attend their next nearest police office, or call us via 101.”
The area has been cordoned off with police tape as teams work to clear debris.
There have been no casualties as a result of the incident.
A spokesperson for South Lanarkshire Council, said: “When we were alerted to the fire in former council offices on King St, Rutherglen we assisted SFRS.
"As some residents had to be evacuated, we arranged for Rutherglen Town Hall to be opened as a rest centre and a small number had to be accommodated for the night.
"Some roads remain closed, and officers will be active in the area to provide further assistance as required.”
At around 8am today, a spokesperson for the SFRS said on Twitter: "Our crews are in attendance at a fire affecting a building on King Street, Rutherglen.
"Due to smoke in the area, residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.
"Drivers are advised to avoid the area as roads remain closed."
We will bring you further updates as we have them.
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