Fire breaks out at Newton Mearns sheltered housing complex
Four appliances were initially sent to the incident when the alarm was raised at 10.34am.
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A further two appliances and specialist resources were then sent to help tackle the blaze in a second floor flat of the three-storey building.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said the force was called to the scene at around 10.50am, adding: 'Officers are in attendance to assist [[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service]].'
It is not yet known whether there are any casualties.
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