Glasgow vape shop at centre of fire was 'contacted repeatedly' by debt company
Glasgow City Council was pursuing the vape shop involved in the Union Street fire for unpaid business rates through its debt recovery company.Summary
The leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitken, confirmed that the vape shop at the center of the recent Union Street fire was being pursued for unpaid business rates by the council’s debt recovery company. The fire, which began on March 8th, caused significant damage, leading to the demolition of the remaining section of a historic building. While an official cause hasn't been confirmed, lithium-ion batteries from vaping devices are suspected. The incident has sparked discussions about increased regulation of vape shops, with John Swinney expressing openness to such measures. The council is also launching a public information campaign regarding the safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries. Aitken also highlighted the council's limited regulatory powers over vape shops, focusing primarily on preventing sales to minors, and called for stronger powers to enforce building maintenance by private owners.
(Source：Daily Record)
