Fire rips through Scots tenement as emergency services rush to the scene

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

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

Shocking footage shared with our sister title, Glasgow Live, 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.

Police confirmed two people were taken to hospital as a precaution for smoke-related injuries.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are assisting Scottish Fire and Rescue Service colleagues at the scene of a fire on Deanbrae Street, Uddingston. The fire was reported at a property around 9.15am this morning.

"Two people conveyed to hospital as a precaution for smoke-related injuries. 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."

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.53am on Wednesday, 26 June 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.”

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