Scotland vape shop blaze closes Glasgow railway station, nation’s busiest

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 9, 2026 at 04:24 PM

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A major fire at a vape shop on Union Street in Glasgow, Scotland, caused the closure of Glasgow Central Station, the nation's busiest railway station, on Monday. The fire, which began Sunday afternoon, engulfed the four-story building next to the station, leading to its near-total collapse. Rail operators anticipated significant disruptions to train services to, from, and through Glasgow Central, with the station expected to remain closed through Tuesday. The building, dating back to 1851, was largely destroyed, leaving only the facade standing. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, the cause of which is currently unknown.

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