Britain's illegal vape hotspots mapped after Glasgow train station fire that engulfed Victorian building was sparked by unregistered tobacco shop
A Glasgow fire caused by an unregistered vape shop highlights the rise of illegal vape hotspots across Britain, with over 1.2 million seized.Summary
A recent devastating fire in Glasgow, ignited by an unregistered vape shop within a 175-year-old building, has brought the issue of illegal vape hotspots in Britain into sharp focus. A report by Vape Club reveals that over 1.2 million illegal e-cigarettes have been seized across the UK in recent years, equivalent to two every minute. These unregulated products pose both health risks due to potentially dangerous substances like lead and nickel, and a significant fire hazard due to volatile lithium batteries. Central Bedfordshire Council seized the highest number of illegal vapes (345,718 in the last year), followed by Bolton and Kent County Council. The investigation into the Glasgow fire revealed the shop, 'Junaid Retail' trading as 'Scot's World', was not registered to sell vapes and had not paid business taxes, prompting calls for stricter regulations and safety inspections for businesses handling lithium batteries.
(Source：Daily Mail Online)
