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Firefighters tackle blaze in Glasgow shopping precinct | Firefighters tackle blaze in Glasgow shopping precinct |
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Firefighters called to a blaze in one of Glasgow’s busiest shopping precincts are battling to save a historic theatre in the path of the flames. | Firefighters called to a blaze in one of Glasgow’s busiest shopping precincts are battling to save a historic theatre in the path of the flames. |
Fire crews are reported to have broken into the Pavilion, one of the city’s oldest music hall venues, which is located on the other side of a narrow lane behind the building that is on fire. | |
Emergency services were called to Sauchiehall Street in the city centre at about 8.20am on Thursday, where a “well-developed” fire had taken hold above a block of retail outlets. | Emergency services were called to Sauchiehall Street in the city centre at about 8.20am on Thursday, where a “well-developed” fire had taken hold above a block of retail outlets. |
Police helicopter assisting @GreaterGlasgPol and @scotfire_glasgo at the scene of a large fire within Glasgow city centre. pic.twitter.com/91ShR9LC2P | |
The fire is believed to have started in the Victoria’s nightclub, which occupies the upper floors of the block. | The fire is believed to have started in the Victoria’s nightclub, which occupies the upper floors of the block. |
More than 120 crew and eight fire engines were in attendance at the scene, using water cannon to contain the flames in an attempt to save the theatre. | More than 120 crew and eight fire engines were in attendance at the scene, using water cannon to contain the flames in an attempt to save the theatre. |
Streets in the city centre have been cordoned off to traffic and several buildings have been evacuated. | Streets in the city centre have been cordoned off to traffic and several buildings have been evacuated. |
A spokesman for the Scottish fire and rescue service said: “We were alerted at 8.18am to reports of a well-developed fire which had taken hold within the roof space of a commercial premise. | A spokesman for the Scottish fire and rescue service said: “We were alerted at 8.18am to reports of a well-developed fire which had taken hold within the roof space of a commercial premise. |
“Operations control mobilised a number of fire engines to Sauchiehall Street, where firefighters are tackling the fire. Crews have safely evacuated the occupants of several nearby properties.” | “Operations control mobilised a number of fire engines to Sauchiehall Street, where firefighters are tackling the fire. Crews have safely evacuated the occupants of several nearby properties.” |
Firefighters have reportedly asked pedestrians to move upwind because of concerns about asbestos in the burning building, and some police officers at the scene are wearing masks. | Firefighters have reportedly asked pedestrians to move upwind because of concerns about asbestos in the burning building, and some police officers at the scene are wearing masks. |
Sandra White, a local MSP, raised the fire at first minister’s questions in Holyrood at lunchtime, asking what assistance could be given to the emergency services, businesses and residents affected. | Sandra White, a local MSP, raised the fire at first minister’s questions in Holyrood at lunchtime, asking what assistance could be given to the emergency services, businesses and residents affected. |
Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister, said the incident was “deeply concerning” and added: “The Scottish government’s resilience unit will remain in contact with the fire services as this incident develops and I will be kept updated in the course of the day.” | Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister, said the incident was “deeply concerning” and added: “The Scottish government’s resilience unit will remain in contact with the fire services as this incident develops and I will be kept updated in the course of the day.” |
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