Major Fire Closes Glasgow Central Station As Firefighters Battle Blaze

Major Fire Closes Glasgow Central Station as Firefighters Battle Blaze Glasgow, Scotland Firefighters are battling a major blaze near Glasgow Central Station, forcing the closure of Scotland’s busiest railway hub and causing widespread disruption to train services across the region. Authorities say the station will remain closed “until further notice” as emergency crews continue tackling the fire and assessing structural damage.

The fire started on Sunday afternoon (around 3:45 p.m.) in a vape shop located on Union Street, just steps from the station. Flames rapidly spread through a nearby four-storey commercial building, sending thick smoke across Glasgow’s city centre. Emergency services deployed more than 60 firefighters, multiple fire engines, and high-reach equipment to bring the blaze under control.

As the fire intensified, parts of the building partially collapsed, prompting authorities to cordon off surrounding streets and evacuate nearby businesses and hotelsThe incident forced the immediate shutdown of Glasgow Central Station, the busiest rail hub in Scotland. Dozens of train services were cancelled or diverted, leaving commuters and travelers stranded across the region. Rail operators warned that disruption could continue for days while engineers assess damage and ensure the surrounding structures are safe. Network Rail confirmed that no trains would run in or out of the station while firefighters and investigators work at the scene. The blaze destroyed a historic building dating back to the mid-19th century, leaving much of the structure gutted and partially collapsed. Several businesses inside the building including cafes, shops and salons were destroyed.

Eyewitnesses described dramatic scenes as flames shot from windows and explosions were heard, possibly from gas canisters or equipment inside the shop. Despite the scale of the fire, officials said no casualties have been reported so far. Scottish officials urged the public to avoid the area as firefighters continued operations overnight. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney thanked emergency responders and said authorities were closely monitoring the situation.Police have established a safety cordon around Union Street and nearby roads while investigators begin examining the cause of the blaze. Engineers and safety inspectors will examine the damaged buildings before deciding when the station can safely reopen. The closure of Glasgow Central Station, which normally handles tens of millions of passengers each year, is expected to cause significant transport disruption across Scotland in the coming days. Authorities say investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing