Fannyside Road in Cumbernauld shut by wildfire

Fannyside Road, which runs along Fannyside Lochs, is closed because of the fire <i>(Image: Google)</i>
Fannyside Road, which runs along Fannyside Lochs, is closed because of the fire (Image: Google)
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Drivers have been warned to avoid a road near Glasgow after it was shut due to an ongoing wildfire.  

Fannyside Road is currently closed between Forest Road, Cumbernauld, and the B803 Greengairs Road, due to a blaze on adjacent grassland. 

Police Scotland was made aware of the fire around 9.40pm on Thursday, 10 April. 


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However, the fire is still burning and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remains in attendance. 

Members of the public are advised to avoid the area while emergency services respond.  

Residents in the Abronhill area of Cumbernauld and Bonnybridge are advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area.

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