Firefighters raced to tackle a fiery inferno ripping through two hotels in Glasgow’s city centre tonight. Flames erupted above the famous Polo Lounge nightclub on Wilson Street just after 6pm, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and sparking immediate evacuations.
Inferno Hits House of Gods and Revolver Hotels
The blaze engulfed the rooftops of the House of Gods and Revolver Hotel, both confirmed to be affected by the fire. Emergency services dispatched 11 fire engines to battle the raging flames. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far.
Mike Baxter, founder of House of Gods, said: “Everyone on our side is safe. The fire is now contained, but we don’t yet know the full extent of the damage. We’re incredibly grateful for the swift response from emergency services.”
Revolver Hotel also assured the public: “No one was harmed or injured. Our staff handled the situation calmly, and we’re working with authorities to assess damage and ensure guest safety.”
Evacuations and Disrupted Festive Plans
Nearby buildings, including a soup kitchen run by Homeless Project Scotland, were evacuated as a safety precaution. The charity confirmed everyone was safe but closed the soup kitchen until further notice.
Meanwhile, crowds of shocked revellers gathered to watch firefighters battle the blaze as thick smoke and large flames dominated Glasgow’s Merchant City skyline.
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Stay tuned for updates as the story develops.
