Firefighters continue to tackle 'well-developed' blaze at Uddingston car garage

Firefighters are continuing to tackle a “well-developed” blaze at a car garage in Uddingston after Tesco was evacuated.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it was called to a “well-developed” fire on Bothwell Road after 6pm on Monday.

Footage on social media showed large plumes of smoke billowing from the building, before the roof of a petrol station appeared to collapse.

Customers were asked to leave Tesco while emergency services tackled the flames ripping through the neighbouring building.

The fire has taken hold of a building near a BP garage and a Tesco Sarah Frew

Six appliances, along with one high-reach vehicle, were sent at the height of the fire with no casualties reported.

Around 7am on Tuesday, fire crews confirmed three appliances, including a high-reach vehicle, remain at the scene.

One eyewitness told STV News that they could hear “loud bangs” and “windows smashing” as the blaze burst through the roof.

They said: “It was just smoking when I arrived, came out of Tesco to flames. All Tesco has been evacuated. Roads are closed, and five fire engines are there.”

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Tesco evacuated as blaze rips through nearby car garage

Customers have been asked to leave the premises on Bothwell Road while emergency services tackle the flames

A BP petrol station located close to the scene was also evacuated.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said on Monday evening: “Emergency services are in attendance following a fire at a premises on Bothwell Road, Uddingston.

“Bothwell Road is closed in both directions at Main Street, Douglas Gardens and Old Glasgow Road. Local diversions are in place.

“Members of the public are asked to avoid the area at this time.”

Tesco has also been contacted for comment.