A huge fire has ripped through Glasgow city centre, forcing 60 firefighters to battle...

Published: 11:52 pm March 8, 2026
Updated: 11:52 pm March 8, 2026

 

A huge fire has ripped through Glasgow city centre, forcing 60 firefighters to battle flames that have already caused building collapses and threaten the historic Central Station.

Blaze Erupts in Vape Shop, Rapidly Spreads

The inferno began around 3:45pm in a vape shop on Union Street, quickly engulfing a whole block at the corner of Union and Gordon Streets. Nearby hotels and residents were evacuated as the fire tore through the area.

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