We\u2019re still working with @fire_scot<\/a> at the scene, and will share a further update as soon as we can.<\/p>\n \u2014 Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) March 10, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Police Scotland road closures and the cordon have been reduced, with some still in place for public safety.<\/p>\n The fire started at around 3.46pm on Sunday and quickly spread to a 19th-century commercial building at the corner of Gordon Street and Union Street, causing \u201cenormous damage\u201d and the loss of the building\u2019s dome.<\/p>\n More than 200 firefighters were involved in the incident, with 18 fire engines and a specialist resource deployed to the scene at the height of the blaze.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Network Rail said Glasgow Central will reopen \u201cas soon as it is safe to do so\u201d.<\/p>\n Route director Ross Moran said: \u201cWe are grateful to Scottish Fire and Rescue teams who have been working tirelessly to contain the fire on the Union Corner site.<\/p>\n \u201cI am pleased to advise passengers that we will be able to open Glasgow Central Low Level station from tomorrow morning (Wednesday).<\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately, further work is required to ensure the high level station is safe for trains to operate. Our priority is to make sure that we can reopen Glasgow Central as soon as it is safe to do so and we will continue to work with emergency services, the local council and our train operators to restore services.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to reassure passengers that we are doing everything we can to open the high level station, but we must enable the emergency services and Glasgow City Council to complete their critical work to secure the Union Corner site and make it safe.\u201d<\/p>\n David Ross, ScotRail chief operating officer, said: \u201cFollowing comprehensive safety checks, I\u2019m very pleased that we will operate ScotRail services via Glasgow Central low level.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, Glasgow Central High Level station will not reopen this week as the impact of the fire in the building next to the station continues to be assessed by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Glasgow City Council.<\/p>\n \u201cWe know this closure is causing significant disruption for our customers, and we\u2019re very sorry for the impact it is having on journeys.<\/p>\n \u201cOur teams are working hard to keep people moving where possible, and we\u2019d encourage customers to check their journey before travelling using the ScotRail app or website.\u201d<\/p>\n Glasgow\u2019s Subway Network will be accepting ScotRail tickets.\u00a0<\/p>\n An SPT spokesman said: \u201cTicket acceptance with @ScotRail\u00a0is now in place on Subway services as city-wide travel disruption continues.\u201d<\/p>\n Drone pilots have been warned not to fly near the site of the major building fire.<\/p>\n In a statement, Police Scotland said unmanned aircraft must not be flown close to the incident site while operations are ongoing.<\/p>\n They said: \u201cDue to the ongoing emergency response in the area surrounding the building fire on Union Street in Glasgow, unmanned aircraft should not be flown close to or within the airspace until 12pm on Friday, March 13, 2026.<\/p>\n \u201cDrone pilots and operators are reminded it is an offence to fly over an ongoing emergency response and are encouraged to check NOTAM information and the Drone Safety Map before flying.\u201d<\/p>\n Road closures<\/p>\n The public has been urged to avoid the area if possible and plan ahead for any journeys.<\/p>\n Road closures have been put in place:<\/p>\n \u2022 Renfield Street at West George Street<\/p>\n \u2022 St Vincent Street at West Nile Street<\/p>\n \u2022 West Nile Street southbound from Bath Street<\/p>\n \u2022 Still in place at Broomielaw between Oswald Street and Jamaica Street<\/p>\n \u2022 Vehicles can go over King George V bridge and turn left onto Broomielaw<\/p>\n \u2022 Clyde Street westbound, turn right onto Glasgow Bridge and then back over King George V bridge<\/p>\n First Minister John Swinney, who visited the scene of the fire on Monday morning, said the blaze had caused enormous damage and would lead to significant disruption.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, Swinney committed to support the rebuild of the area, telling MSPs in Holyrood: \u201cAbove all else, let me be clear today: the Scottish Government will stand with the city of Glasgow as it recovers from the fire.<\/p>\n \u201cGiven the significant cost the city faces, we will back those costs with cash.<\/p>\n \u201cTo get that work started, a ministerial oversight board has been established, chaired by the cabinet secretary for Justice.<\/p>\n \u201cWe will rebuild, we will restore, and Glasgow will flourish again.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe disruption from this incident is absolutely enormous because Central Station in Glasgow is the busiest in Scotland \u2013 a huge number of passengers go in and out of the station every day \u2013 and the adjoining roads that are closed will also add to congestion in and around the city.<\/p>\n \u201cThe government recognises that this is an unexpected and extraordinary incident to affect the city of Glasgow, so there will be numerous businesses affected and we will work with Glasgow City Council to support the council and businesses as part of the recovery operation.<\/p>\n \u201cThe government will be active supporters of that process, we\u2019ll be financial contributors to that process to make sure we can get the city centre of Glasgow up and running as quickly as we can.\u201d<\/p>\n Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken said the incident could have been \u201cso much worse\u201d without the actions of fire crews.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is another reminder of just how important Glasgow city centre is to Scotland\u2019s national life\u201d, she said. \u201cIt has no equivalent in terms of economic and cultural impact.<\/p>\n Thankful there are no casualties but very upsetting to see the damage the major fire has caused to the heart of Glasgow city centre. 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