VIDEO: Fire breaks out at Glasgow School of Art for second time in four years

FOR the second time in four years, a fire has broken out at Glasgow School of Art.

Firefighters are tackling the blaze in the Mackintosh Building, which has been undergoing restoration work since the previous fire back in May 2014.

Bright flames and a cloud of smoke could be seen across the city as emergency services dealt with the situation.

Glasgow School of Art is on fire again. Heartbreaking. My thoughts go to all students and staff, and I hope no one was caught in the blaze. pic.twitter.com/TOZTkiLjMa

— Aidan Dick (@aidanrdick) June 15, 2018

Glasgow School of Art tweeted at 11:57pm: “There is a fire at the Mackintosh Building. The fire brigade are currently on scene. We will report back with news updates as soon as possible.”

Art school seems to be on fire again pic.twitter.com/cyObtNBSrw

— Georgios Stepharas (@chibchenko) June 15, 2018

Eyewitnesses took to social media to share video and pictures of the scene.

Abbie wrote: “I absolutely can not believe the Glasgow School of Art is on fire again. I am absolutely devastated for all the staff and especially the students. All their hard work and their showcases ruined, can’t even imagine how they’re feeling.”

Once again, we are indebted to the bravery of our firefighters and other emergency services. This is clearly an extremely serious situation. My first thoughts tonight are for the safety of people – but my heart also breaks for Glasgow’s beloved @GSofA https://t.co/G0adVwlF20

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) June 16, 2018

Enid tweeted: “OMG! Glasgow School Of Art is on fire again! 3 years after it was gutted by a fire that wiped out countless Charles Rennie Macintosh beauties. And the degree show will be on, all that work, this is heartbreaking!”