#glasgow-fire

#glasgow-fire

The Scottish fire and rescue service confirmed that, while standard city-based fire engines were on the scene within minutes of the first 999 call, the nearest available high-reach appliance which adds vital additional capacity to tackle a large blaze came from Coatbridge, an 11-mile (18km), 26-minute drive away in light traffic.

Glasgow Central station remains closed following a significant fire in a shop next to the station on Union Street. The fire began on Sunday in buildings at Glasgow Central Station and burned through the night and caused part of the building to collapse.