Firefighters tackle blaze roaring through historic Paisley building
The fire at the former Territorial Army centre started earlier this afternoon
Last updated 11th Mar 2020
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a former army building in Paisley.
The fire broke out at the old Territorial Army Centre in the high street in the Renfrewshire town on Wednesday afternoon.
Flames could be seen coming through the roof, with images and video of the blaze shared on social media.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman confirmed the building, across the road from the University of the West of Scotland campus, was vacant.
Three crews were at the scene, with no casualties reported.
The spokesman said: "We were alerted at 3.33pm on Wednesday March 11 to reports of a vacant building on fire on High Street, Paisley, in Renfrewshire.
"Operations control mobilised three fire appliances and a height appliance to the scene, where crews are working to contain and extinguish the fire.
"There are no reported casualties at this time.''
A statement from Renfrewshire Council said: "Due to a fire at the former Territorial Army building on Paisley High Street, the road is closed and police and fire services are in attendance.
"Please avoid the area where possible until further notice.''