Major Blaze at Derelict City Centre Factory

Kennedy Street, Glasgow

At 3.04am this morning, Strathclyde Fire & Rescue crews were mobilised to a report of fire in the Fyfe and McGrouther factory building in Kennedy Street in Glasgow city centre.

Appliances from Cowcaddens and Springburn Community Fire Stations were in attendance within minutes to find a well developed blaze in the building which is currently under demolition. The fire had broken through the roof and further resources from Maryhill and Yorkhill Community FireStations were ordered on, to help fight the fire.

Two high reach appliances with water jets and external monitors were deployed to bring the fire under control.

The rapid intervention by the Incident Commander and the efforts of the firefighting teams saved nearby buildings belonging to John Lewis stores and Tedesco from being affected by the use of protective water curtains.

Fire crews in breathing apparatus entered parts of the building, where it was safe to do so, to fight the fire internally.

Police were also in attendance and closed off numerous roads in the vicinity to allow the firefighters to work in safety.

The incident is currently ongoing with firefighting continuing.