Govan fire sends plume of smoke across Glasgow city centre

A fire at a car scrapyard in Glasgow. Picture: PA

Police and fire crews were called to the blaze in the Govan area of the city at about 4.30pm on Sunday.

Sources say the fire ripped through Japanese Autoparts on Helen Street near to Ibrox Stadium.

Fire chiefs say a number of tyres and vehicles within the scrap yard have caught fire.

It is currently not known if there are any injuries.

Dramatic pictures have been posted by residents on social media showing dark plumes of smoke billowing high above the city.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said: “More than 20 firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at a Glasgow scrapyard.

“A total of four appliances and an aerial rescue pump have been mobilised to the city’s Helen Street.

“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews are presently working to contain the fire which has affected large quantities of tyres and a number of vehicles.”

Police Scotland confirmed they were in attendance at the incident and are controlling traffic in the area.