Glasgow vape shop where Union Street fire began was 'contacted repeatedly' by debt company
A vape shop at the center of a major Glasgow fire was repeatedly contacted by the council's debt recovery company regarding unpaid business rates.Summary
Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken confirmed the vape shop involved in the Union Street fire was being pursued for unpaid business rates by the council’s debt recovery company. The fire destroyed the Union Corner building and impacted numerous businesses. Demolition is ongoing, and partial reopening of Glasgow Central Station is planned. Aitken emphasized the council’s regulatory duties regarding vape shops are limited, focusing on preventing sales to minors. Investigations point to lithium-ion batteries as a potential cause, prompting calls for greater regulation of vape shops and safe battery disposal campaigns. A multi-million pound recovery fund has been announced, and the council seeks stronger powers to enforce building maintenance by private owners.
(Source：Glasgowlive Co Uk)
