SuppliedMore than 40 firefighters are tackling a blaze in a multi-storey tower block in Motherwell through the night.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called around 10.08pm to reports of a fire within a multi-storey block of flats near Shields Drive.
One resident in the Grange Tower contacted STV News to report that residents were not evacuated.
Residents reported there was an electrical smell, with the fire said to be on the 11th floor and those above that floor were told to remain inside.
SuppliedCrews from nine appliances were mobilised to the fire, and specialist vehicles were sent to the scene.
Police cordoned off the road while emergency services attended.
The fire was extinguished, with one appliance remaining on the scene as of 7am on Friday.
It is not known if injuries have been reported due to the fire.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 10.08pm on Thursday to reports of a fire within a multi-storey block of flats near Shields Drive in Motherwell.
“Operations control mobilised nine appliances and specialist vehicles to the scene. One appliance remains in attendance.
“The fire has been extinguished.”
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