FIRE crews have rushed to Govan to tackle a blaze at The Pearce Institute.
The historical building on Govan Road has been evacuated after a 999 call was made before 11 am.
The fire was located on the second floor of the three-storey building.
No one has been injured.
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The building was gifted to the working men and women of Govan by Lady Pearce in 1906.
Today, it is used by a variety of organisations, community groups and charities.
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A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "We were alerted 10.49 am on Friday, December 13 to reports of a building fire on Govan Road, Glasgow.
“Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances to the scene, where crews extinguished a fire on the second floor of a three-storey commercial premises.
“There are no reported casualties, and crews remain in attendance.”
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