Glasgow Union Street fire started in vape shop, SFRS commander says
A fire on Union Street in Glasgow began in a vape shop, according to a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) commander.Summary
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed that the fire on Union Street in Glasgow originated in a vape shop. SFRS group commander Craig Campbell revealed this information during a Glasgow City Council meeting, adding that officers would provide safety guidance to vape shops. While the SFRS initially stated a multi-agency investigation was underway without specifying the origin, the commander’s statement clarifies the source. A witness, Lamin Kongira, reported seeing a small fire under the counter and attempting to extinguish it with a fire extinguisher borrowed from a neighboring Subway. The SFRS also acknowledged that vape shops are not subject to mandatory fire safety risk audits, being classified as ‘general retail premises.’ It was also revealed that the shop, Scot’s World, was not registered to sell vapes and had outstanding business rates.
(Source：The Herald)
