Tuesday March 10th 2026
Effects of the fire on Union Street's buildings
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Firefighters continue to dampen down hotspots at the scene of a large-scale building fire on Union Street in Glasgow.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crews are using high reach appliances and ground monitors to assess and cool off areas of the four-storey structure, which has partially collapsed.
More than 250 firefighters have attended the scene since the initial emergency call shortly before 4pm on Sunday, 8 March.
As of 4.30pm on Tuesday, 10 March, four fire appliances and one high reach vehicle remain at the scene.
At the height of the incident, 18 fire appliances and specialist resources, including a high-volume pump drawing water from the River Clyde, were deployed to the scene.
There are no reported casualties, however the fire has caused extensive damage to the building and the loss of the building’s historic dome.
Crews are still working with structural engineers to assess the stability of the remaining building. SFRS will also work with partner agencies over the coming days, including Network Rail, Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council.
A preliminary multi-agency investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, therefore SFRS cannot at this early stage speculate on what happened.
SFRS Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Ian McMeekin said: “This has been a significant and complex incident, and our crews have worked tirelessly at the scene since the initial call on Sunday afternoon.
“This includes limiting further fire damage to nearby buildings, including Glasgow Central train station, and to bring a large-scale fire under control.
“This incident has required significant levels of resource, and we will continue to remain on scene as we move into a recovery phase alongside our multi-agency partners.
“We understand the disruption this fire has caused, and we are grateful for the patience shown by the public as we work to bring this incident to a safe conclusion, before the site is handed over to partner agencies.”
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