Emergency services rushed to a shop near Glasgow Central Station on Sunday afternoon to reports of a fire. Firefighters were called to a premises near the station’s Union Street entrance at around 3.40pm. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service mobilised six appliances and specialist units to the scene.

A cordon has also been set up between Gordon Street and St Vincent Street, closing the road to both traffic and pedestrians. Footage shared on social media shows thick grey smoke pouring from the shop, which appears to be next to the Subway.

Firefighters can also be seen on the street as they attempt to tackle the blaze.

There have been no reports of injuries so far.

People have been urged to avoid the area and keep their windows closed.

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