irefighters tackle blaze at Strathclyde University
Those engineering boffins pushing the boundaries just that one bit too far
Those engineering boffins pushing the boundaries just that one bit too far
Firefighters were called to the Weir Building at Strathclyde University
More than 50 firefighters have tackled a major blaze at Strathclyde University in Glasgow.
Crews were called to the James Weir Building in Montrose Street at about 19:16.
It houses part of the engineering faculty and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said the presence of hazardous chemicals complicated their operations.
There were no reports of injuries. Neighbouring buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Jim Doyle, from Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, said: "Firefighters fought through acrid smoke and intense heat in an extremely complex building with interlinking corridors to fight this fire.
"Operations are still under way, but crews have made good progress in controlling the blaze to this point. We anticipate being on the scene into tomorrow as we continue to deal with this incident."
A spokesman for the university said: "The campus will be open as normal tomorrow but the James Weir building will be closed to enable a thorough investigation to be carried out.
"Classes due to take place in the building have been cancelled."
More than 50 firefighters have tackled a major blaze at Strathclyde University in Glasgow.
Crews were called to the James Weir Building in Montrose Street at about 19:16.
It houses part of the engineering faculty and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said the presence of hazardous chemicals complicated their operations.
There were no reports of injuries. Neighbouring buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Jim Doyle, from Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, said: "Firefighters fought through acrid smoke and intense heat in an extremely complex building with interlinking corridors to fight this fire.
"Operations are still under way, but crews have made good progress in controlling the blaze to this point. We anticipate being on the scene into tomorrow as we continue to deal with this incident."
A spokesman for the university said: "The campus will be open as normal tomorrow but the James Weir building will be closed to enable a thorough investigation to be carried out.
"Classes due to take place in the building have been cancelled."
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