Fire rips through historic Carnbooth House Hotel in Carmunnock
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 8pm
Last updated 18th Aug 2023
Crews remained at the scene battling a fire at an empty former hotel near Glasgow on Friday morning, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.
Six appliances and one aerial appliance remained at the scene after the blaze broke out at about 8pm on Thursday night at the former Carnbooth House Hotel on Busby Road in Carmunnock near Glasgow.
Ten appliances fought the fire throughout the night and there were no reports of any casualties.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said:
"We were alerted at 8.03pm on Thursday, 17 August to reports of a derelict building on fire at Busby Road, Carmunnock, Glasgow."
"Operations Control mobilised a total of ten appliances at the height of the fire to the scene."
"As of Friday, 18 August at 8.39am, there are still six fire appliances and one aerial appliance in attendance, and firefighters are continuing to extinguish the fire."
"There are no reported casualties."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said:
"Due to a building fire, Carmunnock Bypass remains closed between Busby Road and Carmunnock Road this morning."
"The public is asked to avoid the area and find an alternative route."
"Nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution."