A blaze broke out in a building on Union Street near glasgow Central Station at about 15: 45 ET, sending visible smoke from a shop adjacent to the station entrance. Six fire crews and a specialist vehicle were mobilised and police have cordoned the street between Gordon Street and St Vincent Street with diversions in place. People have been urged to avoid the area and to keep windows closed while firefighters remain at the scene.
Glasgow Central Station impact
The fire affected premises immediately next to an entrance to the travel hub on Union Street. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the building and footage from the scene showed grey to white smoke pouring from the shopfront as fire crews worked on the street. Police closed the road to both traffic and pedestrians between Gordon Street and St Vincent Street and established diversion routes to keep the area clear while emergency services operate.
Immediate reactions
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed firefighters remained at the scene and that six appliances plus specialist units had been deployed to tackle the blaze. ScotRail said: “Customers should make their own travel arrangements, as we cannot guarantee that you will be able to complete your journey. No services will be able to call at Glasgow Central high level. Services are still able to run through Glasgow Central low level, but the station will be closed, and no services will stop there. Please use Argyle Street instead. ” Police urged members of the public to avoid the cordoned area and advised residents in nearby properties to keep windows closed while operations continue.
What happened and what’s next
Crews were sent to the Union Street location at about 15: 45 ET and remained engaged on scene as smoke continued to be visible. Emergency services have not reported injuries so far and the priority at present is extinguishing the fire, securing the building, and keeping the surrounding streets clear for emergency access. Investigative or recovery steps have not been detailed by responding services in the information released so far.
Authorities will maintain the cordon between Gordon Street and St Vincent Street while fire crews work and diversions will stay in place; members of the public should follow police directions and allow teams to work without interference. Commuters are advised to arrange alternative travel plans and to use nearby low-level routes where services remain able to pass through. The situation will be monitored and updates will follow as Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, police and rail operators provide further information about the incident and the reopening of the area and station entrances in glasgow.
