Firefighters tackle blaze at former Paisley hospital
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Fire crews tackle former Paisley hospital blaze
Firefighters have spent the night tackling a large fire at a former Paisley hospital building.
They were called the scene of the blaze at the old Royal Alexandra Infirmary in the Calside area shortly before 20:00 on Wednesday.
A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said four appliances were sent to the building.
They were still at the scene on Thursday morning. There were no reports of any casualties.
The building in Paisley has lain empty for decades
The hospital dates from the late 19th Century and the building is now Category B listed, according to Historic Environment Scotland.
It closed in 1987 when a new Royal Alexandra Hospital was built on the site of the former Riccartsbar Hospital.
The main building, which was latterly converted into a care home, has lain derelict since closure.
The Peter Coats building opposite, which was a nurses' home gifted by the local mill owner, was converted into flats in 1995.
