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Firefighters spend a second night tackling a major scrapyard blaze in Glasgow
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Firefighters have spent a second night managing a major fire at a scrapyard on South Street in the Scotstoun area of Glasgow, which began on Friday night. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed multiple resources, including nine fire engines at its peak, and used a high volume water pump from the River Clyde. No casualties have been reported.
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- The alarm was raised at the Glasgow scrapyard on South Street at about 23:23 on Friday.
- At its peak, the incident was attended by nine fire engines, two high-reach vehicles, and specialist resources.
- Crews remained at the scene for a second night, utilising four appliances, two high reach appliances, and a high volume water pump drawing water from the River Clyde.
- No casualties have been reported in connection with the fire.
- Local residents were previously advised to keep windows and doors closed while thick smoke affected the area.