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A scrapyard has caught fire in the south side of Glasgow sending smoke across the city and fanning wild rumours that Ibrox stadium is on fire.

More than 20 firefighters are tackling the fire. Police and fire crews were called to the blaze in the Govan area of the city at about 4.30pm on Sunday.

Locals in the area had their electricity cut off although it was later restored ahead of schedule.

Sources say the fire ripped through Japanese Autoparts on Helen Street near to Ibrox Stadium.

Fire chiefs say a number of tyres and vehicles within the scrap yard have caught fire.

It is currently not known if there are any injuries.

(Image: Paul Chappells/Daily Record)

Dramatic pictures have been posted on social media showing a dark plume of smoke billowing high above the city.

Other images from the scene show fierce flames next to a timber yard on Helen Street.

However, other pictures circulating on social media make it look as if the fire is emanating from Rangers' ground.

Reports say the smoke can be seen 35 miles from the city.

(Image: Twitter)

It is not yet clear what sparked the blaze. A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said: "More than 20 firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at a Glasgow scrapyard.

"A total of four appliances and an aerial rescue pump have been mobilised to the city's Helen Street.

"The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews are presently working to contain the fire which has affected large quantities of tyres and a number of vehicles."

Police Scotland confirmed they were in attendance at the incident and are controlling traffic in the area.