Glasgow fire: What we know so far
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.
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