Passerby tried to tackle vape shop blaze that led to inferno
Summary
A fire broke out at a vape shop near Glasgow Central station, leading to a large blaze that partially collapsed a historic building. Efforts by a passerby, Lamin Kongira, to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful due to explosions. The fire caused extensive damage, affecting nearby businesses and resulting in the closure of Glasgow Central station.Key Facts
- The fire started at a vape shop on Union Street in Glasgow on Sunday around 3:45 PM.
- Lamin Kongira, a passerby, tried to extinguish the fire but was forced to retreat after explosions in the shop.
- The fire led to the partial collapse of a 19th-century building.
- Glasgow Central station was closed as a result of the fire and remained shut on Monday.
- Multiple businesses were destroyed, and nearby hotels were evacuated.
- Firefighters used aerial platforms to control the blaze, leaving only the facade of the building standing.
- The incident caused significant disruption and concern about the structural integrity of the remaining building facade.
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