FIRE crews have been scrambled as a blaze ripped through an empty primary school building. Emergency workers are currently battling flames at Gartsherrie primary school in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire. 4 The fire could be seen from miles away Credit: ©Colin D Fisher 4 Locals were reported to have seen the large plumes of smoke from Glenboig Credit: ©Colin D Fisher 4 Emergency services are currently in attendance following a major fire at the former school 4 Police and firecrews were in attendance both confirming that no-one had been injured Credit: ©Colin D Fisher Specialised equipment was deployed to the derelict building around 7.
45pm. Three pumps and an aerial appliance were rushed to Coatbridge to tackle the blaze this evening. Pictures from the incident show a huge plume of smoke billowing from the structure, which is over 100 years old.
Flames can be seen tearing through the building. Read More Scottish News TOWN DRAMA Bomb squad scrambled & homes evacuated after 'suspect item' found in Scots town HELLHOLE LAIR Trashed bolthole once owned by Jimmy Savile leaves stain on Scots beauty spot Scottish Fire and Rescue confirmed that there are currently no reported casualties at the fire . Users on social media have claimed that the roof of the old primary school has since been damaged.
One wrote: "Well, After many fires since its closure I'm going to guess this one will be the end of Gartsherrie Primary. "Fires now ripped through the whole building and the roof is gone." .
