Huge fire at Glasgow Central Station prompts evacuations as building collapses
A major fire at Glasgow Central Station, originating in a vape shop, caused a building to partially collapse and disrupted all train services.Summary
A large fire broke out at Glasgow Central Station on Sunday, starting in a vape shop on Union Street and leading to the partial collapse of a B-listed Victorian building. The blaze prompted evacuations, including the Voco Grand Central Hotel, and resulted in the cancellation of all train services at Scotland’s busiest station until at least the end of Monday. Over 60 firefighters and 15 vehicles were deployed to battle the fire, which eyewitnesses described as “catastrophic.” While no injuries were reported, significant damage occurred to the building, including the destruction of businesses like Sexy Coffee and Willow hair salon. Authorities are assessing the structural integrity of the station, with initial reports indicating no significant damage to the station itself, but the station will remain closed on Monday. Passengers are advised to check for updates and alternative travel arrangements.
(Source：Yahoo! News)
