Six people in hospital after huge fire engulfs industrial estate as 'emergency response' mobilised

Thick black smoke from the inferno could be seen for miles, with witnesses reporting visibility as far as Cambuslang and across Glasgow's skyline.

Fire crews arrived to find the building "well alight" as the fire rapidly spread through the premises.

The blaze engulfed a single-storey building at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld, Scotland

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A major emergency response was mobilised, with six ambulances attending the scene

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"Five patients were transported to Glasgow Royal Infirmary and one patient was transported to University Hospital Monklands."

Local reports suggest several business premises have been destroyed in the fire.

Eyewitnesses have taken to social media to describe the frightening scenes unfolding at the industrial estate.

One person wrote on X: "Some fire in Cumbernauld. Hope everyone is ok."

Another local resident expressed fear, saying: "What is going on with all of this smoke? I am scared for my life."

Cumbernauld community news advised on Facebook: "There is a significant fire occurring at Blairlinn Industrial Estate. Emergency services are in attendance and the area should be avoided at present."

Local reports suggest several business premises have been destroyed in the fire

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They urged those nearby to keep doors and windows closed.

Several buildings surrounding the fire have been evacuated as a precaution, according to Police Scotland.

A police spokesperson said: "Some surrounding buildings are being evacuated as a precaution."

Firefighting crews remain at the scene continuing to battle the blaze.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined as emergency services focus on containing the inferno.

Residents are advised to avoid the area while emergency operations continue.