UPDATE: Pictures show damage to building after fire in Glasgow
999 crews have told residents to stay indoors while they battle a blaze in a Springburn industrial estate.
Police and firefighters are dealing with the huge blaze within a derelict industrial premises in North Glasgow's Petershill Road.
Petershill Road is closed between Edgefauld Road and Red Road, while Hobden Street and Darnick Street are also closed to all traffic.
First Bus services 57 and 57A have been affected by the closures.
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Due to a fire, Petershill Road at Red Road is closed.
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A police spokesperson said: "Residents are being advised to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution.
"Roads are closed and the public should avoid the area."
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said "We are currently responding to a fire on Petershill Road, Springburn.
"Due to smoke, we would advise local residents to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed.
"Crews will remain in attendance until the area is made safe."
Meanwhile North Glasgow Facebook community page No1Seems2Care posted about the incident.
Their image shows the area covered in smoke as firefighters tackle the inferno.
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