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Media statement - Motorist are urged to avoid the A836 due to heavy smoke

Three fire appliances and specialist resources are at the scene

External premises information plates

An external premises information plate displays key operational information to assist firefighters attending an incident or carrying out inspections at high rise domestic buildings.

Preliminary multi-agency investigation into the cause of the Union Street fire in Glasgow is underway

The cause of a fire that started in the ground-floor of a commercial unit in Union Street, Glasgow, causing the four-story structure to partially collapse, will be investigated by a multi-agency team.

Media statement: Large building fire on Union Street, Glasgow

We have handed over control of the site of a major Glasgow fire to Glasgow City Council

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has handed over control of the site of a major Glasgow fire to Glasgow City Council

This marks the end of firefighting at the site of the fire on Union Street, which resulted in the collapse of a historic Glasgow building, and the beginning of the recovery phase.

Therese O'Donnell

Wildfire Warning for North and North-East Scotland: 20 - 21 March 2026

People in the North and North-East of Scotland should be aware that there is a ‘very high’ risk of wildfire in their areas from Friday 20 March to Saturday 21 March.

Perthshire Watch Commander challenges firefighter stereotypes as she urges more women to apply

Watch Commander Frankie Shepherd joined the SFRS in 2015 as an on call firefighter in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross.

Coylton business owner makes career change to become a firefighter after 20 years

Jonathan ‘Jonny’ McCutcheon has been running his own business for 20 years before he became a firefighter.

River Clyde rescue prompts firefighter to speak about mental health

While firefighting is often seen as a physically demanding role, John-Joe says the mental impact can be just as challenging.