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Glasgow Times
10 hours ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Have your say on changes to North Glasgow fire stations
Residents were presented with two options for change yesterday at Balgrayhill Community Centre in Springburn as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) prepares to restructure. In both cases, an extra full-time appliance will be added to the station in Maryhill. Springburn Fire Station (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) However, the first option would also include reducing the number of full-time trucks stationed in Springburn from two to one. And the second option would not affect the building - instead, it would involve Cowcaddens and Govan stations. Deputy Chief Officer Andy Watt explained that removing one truck from Springburn would not change initial response times. But it would mean that the response time of a second appliance would increase by an average of one minute and 25 seconds. On average, the first firetruck would be at the scene of a fire within five minutes and 35 seconds, while the second one would join in seven minutes and four seconds. It was also noted that, according to data from April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, only roughly 30% of calls needed a second vehicle. The meeting in Springburn (Image: Sourced) Have your say about changes to North Glasgow fire stations (Image: Sourced) READ NEXT: Inside the public meetings over 'closure' of Glasgow fire station SFRS representatives assured attendees that the difference would be slight but changes would allow the service to free up nearly £500,000. Residents expressed concerns about what the money would be spent on, to which the officers responded that it would be spread out across Scotland with no specific plans yet. Another issue raised was the landscape of North Glasgow, which includes tenements, Victorian buildings and assisted living facilities, all of which could be at increased risk of fire and make evacuation difficult. One woman noted: "This would put more pressure and responsibility on the businesses to ensure evacuation and fire safety. "The care sector needs huge reassurance." Bob Doris, MSP, for Maryhill and Springburn, added: "We would also need reassurance that you have taken high-rises and disorder, minor fire raising into consideration. "Sites like the Promat factory are at bigger risk." (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Fire officers explained that the review is needed so they can redirect funds for modernisation, training and prevention to respond better to changes such as the climate emergency and industry changes. You are encouraged to share your opinion here. We previously reported that option one would see Cowcaddens fire station rebuilt on Maitland Street, the sale of the current site, and the closure of Yorkhill fire station which currently has one appliance. Option two would see the closure of Cowcaddens at its current site with the land sold off, but they would retain their Maitland Street site for possible future development. Yorkhill would remain open. The SFRS Service Delivery Review consultation will run until September 16, 2025.
The Sun
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Huge fire erupts at Glasgow industrial estate as emergency crews race to scene
FIRE crews have scrambled to an industrial estate in Glasgow amid an ongoing incident as a huge fire rips through a building. Emergency services raced to Stanley Street, which overlooks the busy M8 and M74 motorways, this morning. 4 4 4 The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) raced to the area after the alarm was raised at 6.46am. Plumes of thick black smoke were seen billowing into the sky for miles as the blaze took hold. Pictures and video from the area show huge flames tearing through the building as fire crews arrived. A building in the industrial estate, in the Kinning Park area of the city, is currently engulfed in flames. Building alarms could be heard blaring through the fire as it spread through the structure. SFRS teams have confirmed that nine fire engines are currently at the scene working to extinguish the massive blaze. Two high-reach, aerial appliances have also been deployed to the huge fire. No one is believed to have been injured as a result of the blaze. It is also currently unclear what has sparked the huge fire. SFRS teams said the alarm was raised by multiple concerned members of the public. Shocking moment car FIREBOMBED in broad daylight in Scots street Drivers could see the thick black smoke from the busy nearby motorways on their way to work. Some motorists said they could see the smoke whilst travelling over the Kingston Bridge. Stanley Street and nearby Milne Park Street have been sealed off as crews continue to deal with the fire. Everyone has been urged to avoid the area. Fire chiefs also advised locals to keep their windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation. A SFRS spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 6.46am on Thursday, 31 July, to reports of a commercial building fire at Stanley Street, Glasgow. "Operations Control mobilised nine appliances and two high-reach vehicles to the scene. "Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the fire affecting a single-storey storage unit. "There are no casualties, and crews remain on the scene. "Members of the public have been advised to stay away from Stanley Street and Milne Park Street, which are closed. "Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation." Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
BBC News
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Fire crews tackle blaze in Glasgow as smoke billows across M8 motorway
Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a commercial building in an industrial estate in Glasgow which has sent smoke billowing across the M8 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent nine appliances and two high reach vehicles to a single-storey storage unit on Stanley Street in the Kinning Park area of the city at about 06: have closed Milnpark Street at the Admiral Street and Portman Street junctions.A spokesperson urged motorists driving on a nearby stretch of the M8 to take extra care. An SFRS spokesperson said: "There are no casualties and crews remain on the scene."Members of the public have been advised to stay away from Stanley Street and Milne Park Street which are closed."Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation."
The National
18 hours ago
- General
- The National
Firefighters tackling blaze at Glasgow industrial estate
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a fire that erupted at a building within an industrial estate in Glasgow. Emergency services were alerted to reports of smoke and flames coming from a premises on Stanley Street, Kinning Park, shortly before 6.46am on Thursday. READ MORE: All the wildfire hotspots threatening Scottish woodlands in 2025 The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) initially deployed two fire engines and a high-reach appliance, but additional units were dispatched after crews assessed the situation. Latest reports say six engines and two high-reach appliances remain in attendance. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 6.46am on Thursday, July 31, to reports of a commercial building fire at Stanley Street, Glasgow. "Operations Control mobilised nine appliances and two high reach vehicles to the scene and firefighters are currently working to extinguish the fire affecting a single storey storage unit. "There are no casualties and crews remain on the scene. "Members of the public have been advised to stay away from Stanley Street and Milne Park Street which are closed. "Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation." Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Climate
- The Herald Scotland
Scotland's wildfire hotspots identified in new analysis
Galloway National Park has also been identified as having a high likelihood of a wildfire due to dryness coupled with an environment prone to fire ignition. The report uses a combination of drough modelling and fire spread analysis to provide insight into potential danger zones. Scotland has emerged as the UK's leading hub for nature-based and engineered carbon projects, with nearly 30 million tonnes of CO2e emissions expected to be prevented over the lifetime of projects under the leading Woodland and Peatland Carbon Code schemes. The study highlights how reduced precipitation and prolonged dry spells during June and July this year have created pockets of extreme dryness across the country and alongside wind direction and other environmental factors, it has increased the likelihood of fire ignition by two-fold and the fires can spread by 30% more. Read More The fire at Carrbridge had multiple ignition points and the conditions led to more than 11,000 hectares being burned. Bilal Hussain, Co-Founder and CEO at Artio, commented: 'Scotland plays a pivotal role in the UK's carbon ecosystem, with its woodland and peatland projects providing vital natural climate solutions. 'However, for these projects to succeed and deliver long-term climate benefits, they must be underpinned by robust planning and proactive management. 'By mapping where vulnerabilities are greatest, we can enable better decision-making, attract sustained investment and protect the communities that depend on them.' Wildfire fire warnings have been shared by authorities on a number of occasions in recent months. Scotland's wildfire risk has been analysed (Image: Artio) Scotland's wildfire risk has been analysed (Image: Artio) Other areas that were heavily affected included the Isle of Arran as well as one in the Trossachs where a disposable barbecue was blamed. Over the course of one weekend in April, fire crews were called out to battle 90 wildfires across the country. Speaking at the time, Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Kenny Barbour - Head of Prevention, Protection and Preparedness at SFRS - said: "Wildfires have the potential to burn for days, as we've seen in Dumfries and Galloway, and they spread through vast areas of land in our countryside, which is devastating for those who live nearby. "Our firefighters will continue to work with local landowners and other partners to bring these fires under control. "As the warm and dry weather continues, so too does the risk of wildfire, and so we are asking the public to exercise extreme caution and think twice before using anything involving a naked flame. "Responsible human behaviour can significantly lower the chance of a wildfire starting, so it is crucial that people act safely in rural environments and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code."
