Multiple residents were forced to evacuate their homes after a blaze broke out at a Uddingston flat block.

999 crews raced reports of a tenement building fire on Deanbrae Street in the South Lanarkshire town.

Emergency teams were alerted to the incident shortly after 9am on Wednesday, June 26.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said they were called to reports of a dwelling fire which was affecting the second floor of a two-storey tenement building.

In total, six fire trucks, two ambulances, a paramedic response unit, two special operation teams, and police crews rushed to the scene.

(Image: George Allison)

During the height of the blaze, the SFRS revealed 22 people had been evacuated from the building.

However, Police Scotland has since confirmed residents who stay in blocks one and three are now able to return to their homes.

However, work remains ongoing within block five.

Following the fire, four people were taken to hospital for treatment, the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) said.

Luckily, firefighters managed to tackle the blaze at the property.

During it, pictures shared with the Glasgow Times showed clouds of dark smoke pouring out of the property.

(Image: George Allison)

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Meanwhile, pictures following the fire show emergency crews - including police and fire - remained on the scene at 4pm as they deal with the aftermath of the incident.

(Image: Newsquest)

(Image: Newsquest)

In the latest update on the blaze, police have said they are working with the SFRS at the scene.

The force is encouraging any impacted residents to contact their housing association.

Meanwhile, they have said Deanbrae Street remains closed and drivers are being asked to 'avoid the area'. 

SFRS has confirmed they have since left the scene.

(Image: Newsquest)

(Image: Newsquest)

A spokesperson for the SFRS said: “We were alerted at 8.53am on Wednesday, June 26 to reports of a dwelling fire at Deanbrae Street, Uddingston.

“Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and a height appliance where crews extinguished a fire affecting a property on the second floor of a two-storey tenement building.

“Crews safety evacuated 22 people from the building. Four casualties were passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and transferred to University Hospital Monklands.

“Crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”

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Meanwhile, a SAS spokesperson said: “We received a call at 9.07am to attend an incident on Deanbrae Street, Uddingston, Glasgow.

"Two ambulances, a paramedic response unit and two special operation response teams (SORT) were dispatched to the scene.

"Four patients were transported to University Hospital Monklands.”

In the latest update from Police Scotland, a spokesperson said: "Officers are continuing to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue Service colleagues at the scene of a fire on Deanbrae Street, Uddingston, which was reported around 9.15am this morning (Wednesday, June 26, 2024).

"Residents who stay in blocks one and three are now able to return to their homes. Work remains ongoing within block five.

"We would encourage any impacted residents who have yet to contact their housing association to do so.

"Deanbrae Street remains closed at this time and motorists are advised to avoid the area."

South Lanarkshire Council has revealed the majority of the flats are managed by the housing association.

The local authority has said they are continuing to offer support - primarily through Social Work services - to help those impacted by the fire.