A shocking image shows a fire tearing through a historic building in Paisley.

999 crews raced to reports of a blaze within a derelict building on Stevenson Street in the town shortly after 2.30am on Thursday, August 1.

In total, three fire trucks were sent to the scene to deal with the inferno.

Crews are currently still in attendance at the incident as they continue to tackle the fire.

Luckily, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has confirmed no one has been injured during the fire.

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Meanwhile, locals have taken to social media to express their sadness at the news.

In posts, residents in the area claim the fire has ripped through Spiersfield House.

According to NovaLoca - who is a commercial estate agent - the building is a former nursing home and is Category B listed.

The estate agents say the listed mansion dates back to 1874.

One said: "Abandoned old folks home at the top of Stevenson Street on fire."

Another added: "I could cry. That beautiful building Speirsfield House has been destroyed by fire."

A third chimed: "Sad sight to see."

Meanwhile, a fourth said: "Such a beautiful building."

(Image: Supplied)

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A spokesperson for the SFRS said: “We were alerted at 2.36am on Thursday, August 1, to reports of a fire within a derelict building on Stevenson Street, Paisley.

“Operations control mobilised two fire appliances and a height appliance to the scene.

"All appliances still remain in attendance as crews continue to firefight.

“There are no reported casualties.”

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.