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Fire crews raced to tackle a blaze at a historic former territorial army base in Paisley .

Four engines rushed to the scene at around 3.30pm on Wednesday to fight the fire at the old Territorial Army building in the town's High Street.

A fire service spokesman said: "The call came in at 3.33pm of a fire at the old TA building on High Street, Paisley.

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"Four appliances have been sent."

The fire at the 1896-built hall was brought under control at around 5.15pm.

In 2017 fresh plans were unveiled to renovate the former drill hall.

It has been lying empty for at least 20 years and is listed on the buildings at risk register.

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People posting online reacted with horror to the blaze.

Jean Cameron tweeted: "No!!!! Fire at TA Building, Paisley. The final nail in the coffin for this Abercrombie architectural gem?"

Images from the scene later showed the blaze had been doused by fire crews although extensive damage had been caused to the building's roof.