Summary
A fire broke out in a vape shop in Glasgow, Scotland, spreading to a large Victorian building and causing significant damage, including the partial collapse of the structure. This fire led to the closure of Scotland's busiest railway station and destroyed several businesses.
Key Facts
- The fire started in a vape shop on Union Street in Glasgow on Sunday at about 15:45.
- The blaze spread and partially collapsed a historic Victorian building, causing significant damage.
- Six fire crews initially responded, later involving 250 firefighters and 18 fire engines.
- Scotland's busiest railway station, Glasgow Central, was closed due to the fire.
- A preliminary investigation by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is looking into the cause of the fire.
- Dozens of businesses, including a hair salon and a chip shop, were destroyed.
- The building's facade, dating back to 1851, was left in an "ongoing and uncontrolled collapse" state.
- Fire crews are working with structural engineers to assess the remaining building's stability.
