Emergency crews rushed to tackle a building fire in the Cessnock area of Glasgow on Tuesday, with the blaze serious enough to force the closure of Paisley Road West to all traffic.
Fire engines were deployed to the scene as crews worked to bring the fire under control, with the busy road sealed off to keep the public at a safe distance and allow firefighters room to operate.
Paisley Road West is one of the main arterial routes running through the south side of Glasgow, connecting the city centre with areas further west, so the closure caused significant disruption for drivers during the incident.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews attended the building fire with multiple appliances, tackling the blaze while police managed traffic and kept bystanders back from the cordon.
Drivers in the area were advised to avoid Paisley Road West entirely and find alternative routes while the operation was ongoing. Anyone travelling through that part of the south side was urged to plan ahead and expect delays.
The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed, and it is not yet known whether anyone was injured as a result of the blaze. An investigation is expected to follow once the fire has been fully extinguished and the scene is made safe.
Local residents in the surrounding streets would have seen significant emergency service activity in the area, with fire crews, appliances and potentially police vehicles all present during the response.
Cessnock sits in the south side of Glasgow and is a densely populated urban area, meaning fires in buildings there can pose a risk to neighbouring properties and residents if not dealt with quickly.
More details on the extent of the damage and the circumstances surrounding the fire are expected to emerge once crews have completed their work at the scene.