Emergency services are battling a significant blaze at a hotel in Glasgow city centre, which led to the evacuation of approximately 120 people on Monday night.
Emergency Response and Evacuation
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was alerted to the fire at the building on Cambridge Street just before 10:30 PM. Firefighters were met with a well-developed fire upon arrival. A total of ten fire appliances were dispatched to the scene to tackle the intense flames.
The building, which houses the Sandyford Hotel, was safely evacuated. Police Scotland confirmed that around 120 individuals were moved from the premises as a precaution. There have been no reports of any injuries at this stage.
An SFRS spokesperson stated: "We were alerted at 10.24pm on Monday to reports of a building fire on Cambridge Street, Glasgow. Operations Control mobilised ten fire appliances to the scene, where firefighters are working to extinguish a well-developed fire."
Road Closures and Public Advice
The incident has caused major disruption in the area. Police have implemented road closures to facilitate the emergency operation and ensure public safety.
Cambridge Street is closed between Holland Street and Douglas Street. Additionally, Sauchiehall Street is shut between Scott Street and Douglas Street. Members of the public are being urged to avoid the vicinity to allow emergency services unimpeded access.
A Police Scotland spokesperson advised: "Around 10.30pm on Monday, police were called to a report of a fire at a hotel on Cambridge Street, Glasgow. The building has been evacuated. Road closures are in place and people are asked to avoid the area."
Ongoing Operations and Investigation
Firefighting crews remain at the location, working diligently to fully extinguish the fire. The scale of the response, involving ten appliances, underscores the severity of the incident.
The cause of the fire is not yet known and will likely be subject to a thorough investigation once the blaze is under control. The priority for emergency services remains the safety of all individuals and containing the fire to prevent further damage.
Witnesses reported seeing large plumes of smoke billowing from the building, with the glow of the flames visible from a distance. The scene continues to be active, with emergency service personnel from both the fire service and police managing the situation.
