Fireplace fighters work to regulate a big fireplace in Glasgow Metropolis centre on March 8, 2026.
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A hearth in a constructing at Britain’s Glasgow Central Station triggered it to partially collapse, BBC reported on Sunday (March 8, 2026).
Dozens of prepare providers have been cancelled and Nationwide Rail mentioned the railway station might be closed till additional discover, the report mentioned, including that no casualties have been reported.
The hearth began in a vape store shut to the station on Sunday (March 8, 2026) afternoon, the report added.
Dozens of prepare providers have been cancelled, and Nationwide Rail mentioned the railway station might be closed till additional discover.
Nationwide Rail mentioned in a publish on X that main disruptions have been anticipated till the tip of the day on Monday (March 9, 2026).
“We have been first alerted at 3:46 p.m. (1546 GMT) on Sunday, 8 March, to studies of a fireplace affecting the bottom flooring of a four-storey business constructing,” the Scottish Fireplace and Rescue Service mentioned.
“I’m deeply involved in regards to the fireplace close to Glasgow Central Station tonight and really grateful to the entire emergency providers who’re responding,” Scotland’s first Minister, John Swinney mentioned.
Printed – March 09, 2026 06:46 am IST