Mearns Primary School fire: Video shows flames burst from building

Footage has emerged of a devastating fire as it ripped through an East Renfrewshire school last night. Fire crews were called to Mearns Primary just after 7.30pm to tackle the blaze. Video from the scene shows flames bursting out the Newton Mearns building with smoke billowing into the air. The clip was posted by Stephen Porteous, who wrote: "Fire at Mearns Primary tonight - brigade in attendance and under control - will be damage I would have thought". Footage shows flames burst out of the primary school Four fire crews were called to tackle the blaze. They are no longer in attendance.  Horried locals expressed their shock at the video. One wrote: "This is awful".  While another last night commented: "Another post is suggesting it is more serious. A LOT of activity still going on there." We earlier told how East Renfrewshire Council assured parents that updates would be given once more was known. They wrote on Twitter: "Following a fire at Mearns Primary School, education staff will be onsite again in the morning to assess any damage and updates will be posted here." Fire crews were called to Mearns Primary last night Local MP Paul Masterton added: "Extremely concerned to hear about the fire at Mearns Primary School tonight. "Thanks to the Fire Services for attending so quickly, and can only hope the damage is minimal ahead of the first day back at school. "For those in the immediate area make sure and stay safe." And Jackson Carlaw MSP wrote: "Very concerned to hear about a fire at Mearns Primary School tonight. "Hope everybody is okay and the damage is minimal. #MearnsPrimary" A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed to the Evening Times: "We were called to an incident involving an external fire and Mearns Primary School at 7.31pm yesterday evening. "Operation control mobilised four appliances to tackle the fire. "We are no longer in attendance."