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How Glasgow earned its reputation as the 'Tinderbox City' | How Glasgow earned its reputation as the 'Tinderbox City' |
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The devastating Art School fire is the latest to occur in a small part of Glasgow which has witnessed some of Scotland's most dramatic blazes. | The devastating Art School fire is the latest to occur in a small part of Glasgow which has witnessed some of Scotland's most dramatic blazes. |
Two factory tragedies in the 1960s led to it being dubbed the "Tinderbox City". | Two factory tragedies in the 1960s led to it being dubbed the "Tinderbox City". |
This century the roll call of major incidents include fires which destroyed three nightclubs. | |
Remarkably, they all occurred within a mile of the blaze in the art school's Mackintosh building. | Remarkably, they all occurred within a mile of the blaze in the art school's Mackintosh building. |
That caught fire at about 23:20 on Friday - for the second time in four years. | That caught fire at about 23:20 on Friday - for the second time in four years. |
The flames quickly spread to nearby buildings, including the Campus nightclub and O2 ABC music venue, which suffered "extensive damage". | The flames quickly spread to nearby buildings, including the Campus nightclub and O2 ABC music venue, which suffered "extensive damage". |
Cheapside Street in 1960 - 19 firemen killed | Cheapside Street in 1960 - 19 firemen killed |
Half a century ago, a blaze at a whisky bond on Cheapside Street in Glasgow resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen firemen - making it Britain's worst peacetime fire services disaster. | Half a century ago, a blaze at a whisky bond on Cheapside Street in Glasgow resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen firemen - making it Britain's worst peacetime fire services disaster. |
It broke out the evening of 28 March, 1960 and was fuelled by almost 4.5 million litres of whisky and more than 140,000 litres of rum. | It broke out the evening of 28 March, 1960 and was fuelled by almost 4.5 million litres of whisky and more than 140,000 litres of rum. |
Fourteen firemen and five members of the Salvage Corps were killed instantly as it raged out of control. | Fourteen firemen and five members of the Salvage Corps were killed instantly as it raged out of control. |
The men died after an explosion caused the bond's 20m high (60ft) walls to crash onto the street below. | The men died after an explosion caused the bond's 20m high (60ft) walls to crash onto the street below. |
The flames spread to consume a tobacco warehouse, an ice cream factory and the Harland and Wolff engine factory. | The flames spread to consume a tobacco warehouse, an ice cream factory and the Harland and Wolff engine factory. |
Crews fought the resulting fire for 11 hours until it was finally brought under control the following morning. | Crews fought the resulting fire for 11 hours until it was finally brought under control the following morning. |
In 2010 James Dunlop, one of the firefighters who survived, paid his respects at a memorial to mark the 50th anniversary. | In 2010 James Dunlop, one of the firefighters who survived, paid his respects at a memorial to mark the 50th anniversary. |
He was awarded the George Medal for bravery for rescuing a colleague who had been blown off a turntable platform above the fire. | He was awarded the George Medal for bravery for rescuing a colleague who had been blown off a turntable platform above the fire. |
He said: "It was a very sudden and unexpected explosion that took us by surprise. | He said: "It was a very sudden and unexpected explosion that took us by surprise. |
"It took us a few moments to realise that it had occurred. | "It took us a few moments to realise that it had occurred. |
"To me it wasn't scary after that. | "To me it wasn't scary after that. |
"There was a determination to beat this fire. | "There was a determination to beat this fire. |
"Now I'm older I feel it even more deeply, the sad loss of colleagues and people I was fond of - our team." | "Now I'm older I feel it even more deeply, the sad loss of colleagues and people I was fond of - our team." |
James Watt Street in 1968 - 22 lost their lives | James Watt Street in 1968 - 22 lost their lives |
Later this year, the 50th anniversary of the worst fire in Glasgow's history will be remembered. | Later this year, the 50th anniversary of the worst fire in Glasgow's history will be remembered. |
On 18 November, 1968, a blaze devastated a factory on James Watt Street. | On 18 November, 1968, a blaze devastated a factory on James Watt Street. |
The building, which housed an upholstery business and a glass company, was a former whisky bond and had bars on its windows which prevented many workers from escaping. | The building, which housed an upholstery business and a glass company, was a former whisky bond and had bars on its windows which prevented many workers from escaping. |
As a result 22 people lost their lives and only three people who were in the factory escaped alive. | As a result 22 people lost their lives and only three people who were in the factory escaped alive. |
Both fires earned Glasgow a reputation as the "Tinderbox City", a term coined by newspapers. | Both fires earned Glasgow a reputation as the "Tinderbox City", a term coined by newspapers. |
Sadly, it still applies more than half a century on. | Sadly, it still applies more than half a century on. |
More devastation in 2004, 2014 and 2018 | More devastation in 2004, 2014 and 2018 |
In 2004 two popular Glasgow nightclubs Trash and The Shack were destroyed in a fire, less than 200 yards from the Art School. | In 2004 two popular Glasgow nightclubs Trash and The Shack were destroyed in a fire, less than 200 yards from the Art School. |
The popular student haunts were housed in the A-listed former Elgin Place Congregational Church building. | The popular student haunts were housed in the A-listed former Elgin Place Congregational Church building. |
The fire broke out on 26 November, the morning after The Shack celebrated its fourth birthday. | The fire broke out on 26 November, the morning after The Shack celebrated its fourth birthday. |
It left behind a charred shell which had to be demolished. | It left behind a charred shell which had to be demolished. |
Mother nature has also left its mark on the area. | Mother nature has also left its mark on the area. |
In 1998 the steeple of Renfield St Stephen's Church in Bath Street collapsed and smashed into the roof below after the city was battered by 93mph winds. | In 1998 the steeple of Renfield St Stephen's Church in Bath Street collapsed and smashed into the roof below after the city was battered by 93mph winds. |
Glasgow School of Art in 2014 - first major fire | Glasgow School of Art in 2014 - first major fire |
In a cruel coincidence Friday's fire is the second to hit the Art School in four years. | In a cruel coincidence Friday's fire is the second to hit the Art School in four years. |
At about 12:30 on Friday 23 May, 2014 fire crews were scrambled to the A-listed Mackintosh building. | At about 12:30 on Friday 23 May, 2014 fire crews were scrambled to the A-listed Mackintosh building. |
Eyewitnesses said the fire appeared to have started when a projector exploded in the basement. | Eyewitnesses said the fire appeared to have started when a projector exploded in the basement. |
Final year students had been preparing for their end-of-year degree show in the building when the blaze broke out. | Final year students had been preparing for their end-of-year degree show in the building when the blaze broke out. |
The main fire was extinguished by about 17:00 but there were still pockets of flames within the building. | The main fire was extinguished by about 17:00 but there were still pockets of flames within the building. |
The iconic library, recognised as being one of the finest examples of art nouveau in the world, was lost in the fire. | The iconic library, recognised as being one of the finest examples of art nouveau in the world, was lost in the fire. |
An investigation later concluded the fire was caused by flammable gases from a canister of expanding foam. | An investigation later concluded the fire was caused by flammable gases from a canister of expanding foam. |
Sauchiehall Street in 2018 - Victoria's Nightclub goes up in flames | Sauchiehall Street in 2018 - Victoria's Nightclub goes up in flames |
Just three months ago a major blaze swept through a block on Sauchiehall Street, less than half a mile from the Art School. | Just three months ago a major blaze swept through a block on Sauchiehall Street, less than half a mile from the Art School. |
It housed businesses including Victoria's nightclub. | It housed businesses including Victoria's nightclub. |
The flames took hold in the roof of the building at about 08:20 on Thursday 22 March. | The flames took hold in the roof of the building at about 08:20 on Thursday 22 March. |
One of the first priorities was stopping the fire spreading to the 114-year-old Pavilion Theatre. | One of the first priorities was stopping the fire spreading to the 114-year-old Pavilion Theatre. |
At the height of the blaze, more than 120 firefighters and 20 fire engines were mobilised to the city centre. | At the height of the blaze, more than 120 firefighters and 20 fire engines were mobilised to the city centre. |
Glasgow City Council later confirmed the buildings at 92-96 and 98-106 Sauchiehall Street will have to be demolished. | Glasgow City Council later confirmed the buildings at 92-96 and 98-106 Sauchiehall Street will have to be demolished. |
Glasgow has proved its resilience in overcoming many disasters over the years. | Glasgow has proved its resilience in overcoming many disasters over the years. |
But the latest Art School blaze, which looks to have have destroyed all the painstaking restoration work since 2014, presents an daunting new challenge. | But the latest Art School blaze, which looks to have have destroyed all the painstaking restoration work since 2014, presents an daunting new challenge. |