Glasgow fire: Roads reopen after huge blaze in Glasgow city centre extinguished

A fire at electrical substation in Glasgow city centre which sparked a huge emergency response has been extinguished, and roads in the area have reopened.

Emergency services were called to the scene in West Nile Street, Glasgow, after the alarm was raised at around 4.30pm on Saturday.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent eight fire engines to the scene | John Devlin/The Scotsman

The H&M store near the site was evacuated and roads in the area were closed.

At the peak of the incident more than 50 firefighters were at the scene, with eight fire engines, a high reach appliance and a command support unit deployed.

People in the area reported hearing “explosions” before the incident.

There were no reports of any injuries and fire crews had left the scene by around 9.40pm on Saturday. Police said the incident is not being treated wilful.

A police spokesperson said on Sunday morning: “West Nile Street in Glasgow has reopened following a fire at a premises, which was reported around 4.35pm on Saturday, 15 November, 2025.

“The fire is not being treated as wilful. Motorists and pedestrians are thanked for their patience while emergency services attended.”