Major fire causes partial collapse of Glasgow’s Forsyth building

The blaze, which started yesterday afternoon, caused the partial collapse of the 19th-century B-listed Forsyth building. A coffee shop and a hair salon were also destroyed.

Firefighters battled throughout the night to control the flames, which also led to the temporary closure of Glasgow Central train station.

No casualties have been reported, and the station itself appears to have survived with any damage.

In its most recent update this afternoon, Network Rail said the fire is now under control, but that it expects the station to remain closed tomorrow.

A spokesperson for Network Rail said: “Glasgow Central Station remains closed following the fire in a building on Union Street on Sunday. 

“While the fire is now under control, emergency services are still on site and we continue to support their response. 

“The station will remain closed today and likely tomorrow. Timescales for reopening will only be confirmed once we are able to safely gain access and carry out the necessary checks. 

“All services to and from Glasgow Central are currently suspended, and passengers should continue to follow alternative travel arrangements as advised by their train operators. 

“We will provide further updates as soon as more information is available.” 

In the aftermath of the incident, Paul Sweeney MSP has called for stricter controls on the location and management of vape shops, adding that retail units storing flammable materials “need to be subject to greater regulation”.