Fire crews battle 'well-developed' blaze at former laundrette in Clarkston

Fire crews battled a “well-developed” blaze at a former laundrette in East Renfrewshire.

Emergency services were alerted to the “well-developed” blaze in a row of shops on Stamperland Crescent in Clarkston at around 11.30am on Tuesday.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched four appliances to the scene.

Police Scotland said Stamperland Crescent is closed between Clarkston Toll and Clarkston Road at Stamperland Gardens.

The road was reopened around 2pm.

The blaze, which broke out at the laundrette on the street, has also caused “extensive damage” to surrounding businesses.

Eny Rodgers, owner of Cafe Serenitea which is situated next door, said she was “shocked” to see the damage to her business.

“The laundrette next door is completely wiped out, my canopy, sign and walls have been damaged, I could still feel the heat coming off the wall in between,” she told STV News.

Ms Rodgers said she has had to close her business until further notice, but said she was thankful fire crews got there when they did.

“If the firefighters had been any later the fire would’ve taken my business,” she said.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Stamperland Crescent has reopened following a fire, which was reported around 11.30am.

“There are no reported injuries.

“Thank you for your patience while the road was closed.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 10.54am on Tuesday, May 13 to reports of a building fire in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire.

“Operations Control mobilised four appliances to Stamperland Crescent, where firefighters were met by a well-developed fire involving a commercial premises.

“Crews extinguished the fire and remain on scene working to make the area safe.

“There are no reported casualties.”