Tributes have begun pouring in after a devastating fire took hold of the Glasgow School of Art on Friday night.

Surrounding buildings including the O2 ABC have also suffered "extensive damage" as flames and smoke poured into the night sky from the historic Mackintosh building.

A host of famous faces are among those paying tribute in the aftermath of the inferno, which began at around 11.20pm on Friday.

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon said: “Thoughts with you @GSofA – I know @scotfire_glasgo will be doing everything they can.

“Once again, we are indebted to the bravery of our firefighters and other emergency services.

"Such a sad morning in Glasgow. So relieved that there has been no loss of life. And so full of admiration and gratitude for @fire_scot. But it is hard to find words to convey the utter devastation felt here and around the world for the iconic Mackintosh building @GSofA."

Outlander actor Sam Heughan was one of the first to comment on the fire, writing on Twitter: "Huge fire in Glasgow! Hope everyone is safe. Looks like Glasgow School of Art..? So sad. Stay safe Glasgow."

Popular blogger Alfie Deyes also joined in the tributes, he wrote: "So sad to hear the Glasgow School of Art is on fire again. I hope everyone in Glasgow is safe!"

River City actor Tom Urie was saddened by the news of the fire, commenting: "Utterly devastating footage of the Glasgow school of art on fire - heartbreaking.

"I hope everyone’s safe. And I hope this precious old building can survive. Devastating."

Travis frontman Fran Healy was heartbroken when he heard about the fire, telling his Twitter followers: "I cannot believe @GSofA is on fire again. So so sad.

"It looks like the whole building has been consumed. Even the side they have been refurbishing. Dougie said the building has been empty during renovations so I doubt anyone was in there."

Popstar Talia Storm has said that both the O2 ABC and Glasgow School of Art were very dear to her heart and she is devastated, she wrote: "Absolutely devastated to hear the news of the fire last night at Glasgow School of Art & the O2 ABC.

"Two of Glasgow’s greatest & so dear to my heart. Thinking of my home city & all of those affected."

Scottish Secretary David Mundell said the Government "stands ready to help" the Glasgow School of Art "financially or otherwise"

More than 120 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze.

There are no reports of casualties, although residents living nearby have been evacuated from their homes.

A restoration project, which was set to cost between £20 million and £35 million, had been returning the famous art school to its former glory after a devastating fire in 2014, with Brad Pitt and Peter Capaldi among those lending their support.