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Fire at Glasgow Central (08/03/26)

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A relatively small fire at first with the fire service quick to respond, has soon developed in to a very large fire. That whole corner block is unlikely to survive and this will be yet another derelict block in Glasgow City centre for years to come.
 
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The Scotrail traincrew accomodation/bothy is upstairs behind there. Could be a major problem tomorrow!
 

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Empty stock to Polmadie?
Possibly, as I say, if they could they would run to Motherwell, there is obviously a reason why they have not.

We are arm chair experts here without a knowledge of the full operation impact this fire is having.

Polmadie may be at its limit with other units which can't go any where, certainly if this has been ongoing for several hours.

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Unlikely considering it'll be shut.
So where are the crews for the services that will obviously start and finish short of Central book on/off at tomorrow then?
 

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So where are the crews for the services that will obviously start and finish short of Central book on/off at tomorrow then?
Well that was exactly my point, that's where the TCS is and the crew lockers with their kit etc...
 

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A relatively small fire at first with the fire service quick to respond, has soon developed in to a very large fire. That whole corner block is unlikely to survive and this will be yet another derelict block in Glasgow City centre for years to come.

It feels that, after the initial fire, the main obstacle to redeveloping burnt-out sites in Glasgow is legal arguments between insurers. I'm sure Network Rail will be keen to get their part of the site up to scratch as soon as they can, but another site neighbouring the station has been vacant since a fire there in 1999:

(link is to an archived story from The Herald newspaper from November 1999, describing a fire at a five storey building on Jamaica Street, adjoining Glasgow Central station)
 
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Well that was exactly my point, that's where the TCS is and the crew lockers with their kit etc...
The problem could be more tonight. Any driver thats maybe left their personal stuff in lockers (eg car keys) might have trouble getting their stuff later to go home.
 

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It feels that, after the initial fire, the main obstacle to redeveloping burnt-out sites in Glasgow is legal arguments between insurers. I'm sure Network Rail will be keen to get their part of the site up to scratch as soon as they can, but another site neighbouring the station has been vacant since a fire there in 1999:


Would that have been where the empty plot is next to Wetherspoons, opposite Lidl?
 

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Image of inside the station, appears to be OK, but no info of when this was taken.


Image shows inside of Glasgow Central station with the fire visible outside and hoses on the floor.
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Incredible photo that. If anyone isn't familiar with the station those flames are still outside.

Best case scenario I can imagine it being closed for a while while the roof is inspected for heat and water damage.
 

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you say 'appears to be ok', other than the giant apocalyptic wall of flames outside the windows...
Well yes, compared to the collapsed building that's burning and is burnt inside out, I'd say that the station is fine based on that photo even with some flames on the outside.

The fire appears to be calming down a little now though, based on the live streams, but everyone thought that when it started, hopefully they it sorted soon
 

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Well yes, compared to the collapsed building that's burning and is burnt inside out, I'd say that the station is fine based on that photo even with some flames on the outside.

The fire appears to be calming down a little now though, based on the live streams, but everyone thought that when it started, hopefully they it sorted soon
It seems the fire service are now much more aggressively attacking the fire with water pumped from the Clyde. I imagine earlier they were being somewhat cautious until the domed part of the building collapsed. Hopefully controlled now.
 

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More of the corner has just collapsed (well a few minutes ago), even though the fire seems to be winding down a little bit, I imagine as the night goes on more of the building will collapse.
 

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I mean personally I prefer my apocalyptic walls of flame to be outside rather than inside <:D
I personally prefer no apocalpytic walls of flame anywhere in my sightline, thank you very much! :lol:


What are the chances that disruption continues beyond Monday...judging by the amount of collapsing that's still going on (and then obviously the need to check the station once the fire is put out), I would imagine it's not unlikely?
 

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I personally prefer no apocalpytic walls of flame anywhere in my sightline, thank you very much! :lol:


What are the chances that disruption continues beyond Monday...judging by the amount of collapsing that's still going on (and then obviously the need to check the station once the fire is put out), I would imagine it's not unlikely?
A lot will depend on availability of access / egress to the station too. If the Gordon St and Union St accesses are unavailable then I don't see how the station could safely operate. Hopefully a quick clear up operation, demolition of unsafe buildings and some hoarding will go up but I can't see the station opening fully on Monday.

I hate to be negative but look how long Sauchiehall St has been in a mess following the fires there.
 

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Image of inside the station, appears to be OK, but no info of when this was taken.


Image shows inside of Glasgow Central station with the fire visible outside and hoses on the floor.
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Trying to get my bearings are the platforms to the left or right in this photo from the perspective of the photographer?
 

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A lot will depend on availability of access / egress to the station too. If the Gordon St and Union St accesses are unavailable then I don't see how the station could safely operate. Hopefully a quick clear up operation, demolition of unsafe buildings and some hoarding will go up but I can't see the station opening fully on Monday.

I hate to be negative but look how long Sauchiehall St has been in a mess following the fires there.
That’s true I thought they were meant to be building student flats on former ABC? Surely as this is a prominent building repairs should be urgent?
 

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