Firefighters tackle 'large' blaze at Lanark farm overnight as roads closed

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a farm in Lanark overnight with roads closed.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a fire at a farm on Edinburgh Road in Carnwath in Lanark around 6.48pm on Thursday.

Three appliances were sent at the height of the blaze to a fire affecting a large quantity of hay bales.

Nearby residents are asked to close their windows and doors as a precaution due a large plume of smoke.

Two appliances remain at the scene as of 7am on Friday, with a section of the A70 Edinburgh Road at the roundabout with Main St and Caldwell Terrace closed.

South Lanarkshire Council said on social media that a police diversion is in place.

There are no reported casualties, crews said.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 6.48pm on Thursday, 9 April, to reports of a fire at a farm on Edinburgh Road in Carnwath, Lanark.

“Three fire appliances are currently at the scene and firefighters are working to extinguish a fire affecting a large quantity of hay bales.

“Nearby residents are asked to close their windows and doors as a precaution due to a large smoke plume.

“There are no reported casualties and crews from two appliances remain at the scene.”