A major blaze on Union Street in Glasgow began in a vape shop and rapidly spread to engulf a four-storey Victorian building known as Union Corner, with part of the structure collapsing beside Glasgow Central Station.

The fire, described as a large blaze in the city centre near Gordon Street, caused extensive disruption and destroyed a historic block, prompting widespread road closures and travel disruption.

A second fire emergency followed hours later, compounding disruption and highlighting significant ongoing impacts on Glasgow Central Station and surrounding streets.

Public safety is the priority as emergency services coordinate closely; officials urge commuters to monitor updates and use alternative routes while authorities manage the wide-reaching road network impact.

Authorities and police are supporting responders and advise people to avoid the area and plan journeys carefully due to disruption to travel and access in the city center.

First Minister John Swinney signaled financial support from the Scottish government for the council, while fundraising efforts emerge to aid affected business owners amid the unclear recovery plan.

There is no official reopening time for Glasgow Central Station as investigations and recovery work continue across the city.

A ministerial oversight board chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice was established to coordinate recovery and rebuilding efforts for Glasgow.

Demolition and safety work will wait until hot spots are extinguished and the site is handed from fire services to the council, after which Network Rail will conduct safety inspections before normal operations resume.

Multiple roads are closed or restricted, including Renfield Street, St Vincent Street, West Nile Street, and Broomielaw, with traffic redirected via the King George V Bridge and Glasgow Bridge.

No injuries were reported in the vape shop fire, but there is significant disruption to travel and the city centre economy.

At the height of the response, around 250 firefighters, 18 engines, and high-volume pumping were deployed; the façade remains standing but the building is in uncontrolled collapse and safety concerns persist.