Fire crews battling huge blaze at flat in South Lanarkshire tenement

Fire crews are currently battling a huge blaze at a flat in a South Lanarkshire tenement.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident on Deanbrae Street in Uddingston after receiving the alarm on Wednesday morning.

Shocking footage shows thick plumes of smoke billowing from a window on the street.

Firefighters have been captured on camera putting on breathing apparatus before entering the property.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson 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.

“We remain at the scene to dampen down any remaining hotspots.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “Officers are assisting Scottish Fire and Rescue Service colleagues at the scene of a fire on Deanbrae Street, Uddingston.

“A number of residents have been evacuated and refreshments are being provided at Park Church, Main Street, where representatives from West of Scotland Housing Association can assist those impacted.

“Deanbrae Street remains closed at its junctions with Crofthead Street and Watson Street, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.”

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