A significant fire at a vape shop in a four-storey building on Union Street in Glasgow has resulted in the temporary closure of Glasgow Central Station, Scotland’s busiest railway station. More than 60 firefighters and nine fire appliances attended the incident, with crews working to bring the fire under control after the building partially collapsed. The disruption has affected numerous rail services, with ScotRail reporting that 15 of its 36 routes have been impacted and trains currently unable to call at the station. While several nearby businesses have reported severe damage, no casualties have been reported and firefighters remain at the scene.

A spokesperson for Network Rail said on Monday: "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.

First Minister John Swinney said in a post on X: "I am deeply concerned about the fire near Glasgow Central Station tonight, and very grateful to all of the emergency services who are responding.

"Please continue to follow travel guidance, avoid the area and stay safe."

Paul Sweeney, Labour MSP for Glasgow, said on X that the building - which he notes dates back to 1851 - had partially collapsed.

"I hope the fire can be contained", he added on Sunday night. "The corner of the Forsyth Building, as well as the Caledonian Chambers and Central Hotel seem unaffected.

"It's a massive blow to Union Street with the restoration of the Egyptian Halls in prospect."

In a statement on Instagram, a shop called Sexy Coffee said its business, located inside the building, had been destroyed.

"We are absolutely devastated to confirm that the shop has sadly been destroyed in the fire," the statement said.

The owner of Willow Hair Salon confirmed on social media that "it looks like our entire building has been burnt to the ground" after the fire on Sunday.

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