Glasgow's Mackintosh Building In Flames

Firefighters are tackling a serious blaze at a historic art school building in Glasgow city centre.

Crews were called to reports of a fire at Glasgow School of Art's Charles Rennie Mackintosh building at about 12.30pm, and were on the scene within four minutes according to the brigade.

Flames could be seen through the windows and smoke billowing from the roof of the building on the corner of Renfrew Street and Scott Street.

Flames can clearly be seen coming from the windows. Pic: @xdxxnx/Twitter

The surrounding area has been cordoned off.

Six fire engines are involved in the effort to bring the blaze under control, and an aerial platform is being used to try and douse the flames with a water jet.

Broadcaster Muriel Gray, a former student and current chairwoman of the school, burst into tears as she arrived and saw the building in flames.

A post on Twitter from the School of Art said: "The Mackintosh building is on fire, all have been evacuated & we will post updates as we get them. Currently setting up an incident number."

Scottish Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop tweeted: "Serious concern about fire at Glasgow School of Art."

Firefighters arrived in minutes to find the building well alight

Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson, who is an MSP for the Glasgow region, said the blaze was "dreadful news", describing the art school building as "one of Glasgow's finest".

The listed building, designed by the famous Scottish architect and dating from 1897, is a tourist attraction in its own right.

It attracts around 20,000 visitors a year, with tours given of the building.

As well as renowned artists, former students include members of the bands Travis and Franz Ferdinand, and actors Peter Capaldi and Robbie Coltrane.

Hugh Thornhill, a second year student, said: "I was helping one of the fourth years set up their exhibit and suddenly the alarm went off. We didn't think it was anything but we had to go out and then we saw smoke coming out and realised that it was really bad.

"It got to the point where flames were coming out of the top floor.

"All that effort is gone, everyone's work on that side of the building is ruined. Even if it didn't catch fire it will be damaged extensively.

"The degree show next month is pretty much a bust now, it's sad."

Staff are arranging for locksmiths and services for students who left personal belongings and keys in the building.

Second year student Clare Reilly said: "It's not about that (keys and personal belongings), four years of work is gone for all those students, the deadline was at 5pm today.

"Even the archive and library in there will be gone.

"There's so much work and history in the building and it's gone. I've got two years to go but we might not be allowed back in."

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