A large fire broke out inches away from homes in Rutherglen on Bonfire Night after fireworks reportedly landed in a garden, with fire crews taking three hours to bring it under control.
Firefighters were called to Bute Road in the South Lanarkshire town at 7.06pm on November 5 following reports of a dwelling fire. Two fire engines attended the scene, and the blaze was extinguished at 10pm.
Garden Fire Spreads Between Properties
Footage shared on social media shows the garden engulfed in flames, with fire visible between two properties and thick smoke rising into the sky. In the clip, the blaze can be seen erupting next to a garden shed, with people heard screaming and shouting above the crackling of the fire.
The orange flames are shown creeping towards a car and a shed inside the garden. It is currently unknown if there are any injuries.
Resident Describes Scene
In the footage, a neighbour can be heard saying: "This is right across from my house. They tried to get the motor and couldn't get it. That's what fireworks do for you." The male is seen holding up a blood-covered hand to the camera.
He went on: "I'm burnt to f**k. Two people's houses up in fire."
SFRS Response and Wider Incidents
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson said: "We were alerted to a dwelling fire on Bute Road in Rutherglen at 7.06pm on November 5. Operations control mobilised two appliances to the scene. Crews left the area at 10.04pm."
The incident follows a separate event where a police van was set alight on Greenside Street in Glasgow. Crews were called to the area at around 7.55pm to a report of an injured male. Both crews were attacked with fireworks, resulting in a police vehicle being set alight and seriously damaged. One police officer and a paramedic suffered minor injuries.
A 16-year-old male was arrested. Between 5.30pm and 11.30pm, the SFRS received over 800 calls relating to fireworks and bonfires. During this time, crews were also attacked in the Castlemilk and Knightswood areas of Glasgow, Cumnock in Ayrshire, Larkhall in South Lanarkshire, and Blackridge, West Lothian.
In Edinburgh, 21 Dispersal Orders were issued, while 13 were issued in Glasgow. No one was charged in relation to any breaches of Firework Control Zones. Seven arrests were made across the country. Police were also on hand for the Celtic vs Besiktas Europa League match, which passed without serious incident.
