UPDATE: Road in Dumbarton re-opens after derelict building catches fire for second time
FIREFIGHTERS were called to fight a blaze within a derelict building in Dumbarton for the second time in under a month.
Several fire engines were spotted at the site of the former Dumbuck House Hotel on Glasgow Road at 10pm last night.
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The A814 Glasgow Road between the A82 and Oaktree Gardens has been closed by police.
Cops have confirmed that no-one has been injured and that there is no risk to the wider community.
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The building was previously on fire less than four weeks ago in the early hours of the morning of June 27.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are assisting Scottish Fire and Rescue Service following a fire at a derelict building on Glasgow Road, Dumbarton.
(Image: Jim Belk)
"The fire was reported around 9pm on Sunday, 21 July, 2024.
The A814 Glasgow Road is closed between the A82 Stirling Road and Oaktree Gardens.
Local diversions are in place and motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
"No-one has been injured and there is no risk to the wider community."
This is a breaking story, more to follow.
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