Glasgow Central station to remain closed for two days after major fire ripped through nearby historic building

"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."

"This has been a very, very serious fire in the proximity of Central station in Glasgow. The fact that there are no serious injuries reported is a huge relief, but the damage is enormous and the disruption will be significant to the travelling public and around the city centre."

"Fire crews are still dousing a building next to Glasgow Central station as a devastating fire compared to "something out of the Blitz" caused major travel disruption. Glaswegians are processing their shock after the 19th century building partially collapsed following the blaze on Sunday night, including a dome which caved in."

A significant fire occurred near Glasgow Central station on Sunday night, causing the station to close with all services suspended. The 19th-century building partially collapsed, including its dome, with fire crews continuing to douse the structure. Emergency services remain on site managing the response. Scotland's First Minister John Swinney described the damage as "enormous" and the incident as "very serious," while praising emergency services for their effective response. No serious injuries were reported. The station will remain closed for at least two days, with reopening dependent on safe access and necessary safety checks. Passengers are advised to use alternative travel arrangements.

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