Overview
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted around 6.18pm and deployed seven fire engines and two high‑reach appliances.
- Crews are tackling a fourth‑floor fire in a four‑storey building on Virginia Street that houses the Revolver hotel, and the adjoining House of Gods has been evacuated.
- Glassford Street is closed to all traffic between Ingram Street and Trongate, and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.
- Nearby premises, including Homeless Project Scotland’s soup kitchen, Trades Hall and Spires Serviced Suites, were evacuated as a precaution, and the charity said everyone is safe.
- No casualties have been reported and the incident remains active, while ScotRail said trains continue to call at Argyle Street and High Street stations.