A major fire broke out in a vape shop directly adjacent to Glasgow Central station, the largest railway station in Scotland. The fire rapidly engulfed the historic, Victorian Forsyth Building, leading to the collapse of its distinctive dome.
Fire in a vape shop
The fire appeared in a shop selling e-cigarettes and quickly spread to neighboring properties.
Destruction of a historic building
The Victorian Forsyth Building suffered severe damage, including the collapse of its historic dome.
Transport paralysis
Glasgow Central station has been closed to passengers until March 9, 2026.
Scale of the rescue operation
Sixty firefighters and 15 fire engines worked on site to control the blaze.
A severe fire broke out in Glasgow, originating in a vape shop located in the immediate vicinity of Glasgow Central. The fire spread with immense speed, forcing emergency services to undertake intensive operations in the densely built-up city center. Due to exposure to extremely high temperatures, there was a spectacular and tragically consequential partial collapse of the structure, including the building's characteristic dome, which had been a permanent feature of the city's skyline for decades. The partial building collapse caused an immediate suspension of train services and forced thousands of passengers to seek alternative means of transport. Emergency services fought for many hours to bring the fire under control, striving to prevent its further expansion into the dense network of surrounding commercial and office buildings.