Fire fighters are currently tackling a blaze at an industrial estate in Linwood.
Explosions could be heard from a battery recycling centre at around 7.30pm on Sunday.
Police Scotland have advised our readers, as a precaution, local residents are asked to remain indoors and keep windows and doors closed for the time being.
Burnbrae Road in Linwood is currently closed at the Linclive roundabout.
Flights to and from Glasgow Airport are not being affected by smoke from the fire which is only 4 miles from the airport.
Police Scotland said: “Burnbrae Road in Linwood, Paisley is currently closed at the Linclive Interchange due to an ongoing fire within the Linwood Industrial Estate. The cycle path behind the industrial estate has also been closed.
“Emergency services are in attendance and members of the public are asked to avoid the area until further notice.
As a precaution, local residents are asked to remain indoors and keep windows and doors closed for the time being.”
Photo: A plume of smoke could be spotted from the Phoenix Retail Park
Photo: Crowds gathered at Elderslie Main Road near the entrance to the cycle track
Photo: View from Elderslie Main Road
Photo: View of the smoke from Clavering Street, Paisley
Photo Credit: David Cameron
Photo: Motorists were causing tailbacks by parking on the A737 cut-off from Linwood to Johnstone to take photographs
Photo: Plume of smoke could be seen clearly from Overton Crescent in Johnstone
Photo Credit: Ryan Telford