A video has captured the moment that a building in Rutherglen was engulfed in flames last night.

The Glasgow Times previously reported that fire crews had fought through the night to tackle a blaze at the Royal Burgh Hall on King Street.

Shocking aerial footage taken by Kieran Cunningham shows the scene from above as the fire tore through the building shortly after 11.30pm.

READ MORE: Shocking photos show aftermath of overnight Rutherglen fire

There have been no casualties reported as a result of the incident and Police have now said that they are working to establish the cause of the fire.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 11.30pm on Thursday, October 13 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.”

READ MORE: Fire crews continue to battle blaze on King Street in Rutherglen

Around five households are understood to have been evacuated from properties near the building as a precaution, with the nearby town hall opened as a rest centre.

Most were able to return to their homes this morning.

Glasgow Times:

A spokeswoman for South Lanarkshire Council said: “When we were alerted to the fire in former council offices on King St, Rutherglen, we assisted SFRS (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service).

“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.”

King Street is closed in both directions, with Farmeloan Road also shut as emergency services deal with the incident.

A fire service spokeswoman said: “We were alerted at 11.18pm on Thursday, October 13 to reports of a fire affecting a building at King Street, Rutherglen.

“Operations control mobilised seven fire appliances and two height vehicles to the scene, where crews remain in attendance as they work to extinguish the fire.

“Due to smoke in the area, people are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

“Drivers and pedestrians are also advised to avoid the area as roads around the scene remain closed and to allow access for emergency service vehicles.

“There are no reported casualties at this time.”