Revolver hotel fire: Hotels closed as fire fighters remain on site of huge Glasgow blaze
The fire broke out on Saturday night
A hotel neighbouring a building where a major fire broke out in Glasgow on Saturday night is still evacuated as fire fighters remain on site to secure the area.
A spokeswoman for Scottish Fire and Rescue (SFRS) said the buildings would be likely to be out of bounds for the rest of the day, adding that firefighters from one appliance were continuing to work.
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A spokesperson for luxury hotel House of Gods, which adjoins the Revolver hotel where the fire began, said there had been no casualties, but that the extent of any damage was not yet known.
Thermal imaging cameras are still being used to ascertain that there are no remaining heat spots within hostel the Revolver, which also houses the Polo Lounge Nightclub.
She said: “It has been majorly scaled back. We have only one appliance in attendance here just now. They are checking for further risks and using thermal imaging cameras to check for heat spots.”
SFRS sent seven fire engines and two high-reach appliances to Virginia Street when the alarm was raised over a fourth floor blaze at 6.20pm on Saturday. A soup kitchen, Homeless Project Scotland, was also evacuated and is closed “until further notice”. However, the organisation said late last night that it had worked with SFRS to reopen its night shelter.
Mike Baxter, founder of House of Gods, said: “First and foremost - everyone on our side is safe and we’ve been informed that the fire is now contained.
“What we don’t know is the extent of any damage to House of Gods, we continue to monitor the situation closely and will share updates when they become available.”
One guest, Jackson Moffat, posted on social media to thank staff for organising another hotel.
He said: “It was definitely a scary experience, just glad everyone got out OK.”
A spokesperson for the Revolver said an “incident” had occurred on the rooftop of the hotel.
They added: “No one was harmed or injured, and we are working closely with the relevant authorities to complete all necessary assessments and ensure the continued safety of our guests and the businesses operating within the building.”
Glasgow Labour MP Paul Sweeney posted about the fire on X, saying: “Awful to see a fire break out in the roof of the Revolver Hotel and Polo Lounge.
“I hope no-one is hurt and the fire can be contained.”
He added: “The old Scottish Legal Life Building by Alexander Skirving dates from 1889 and is one of Glasgow’s earliest red sandstone commercial buildings.”
Glassford Street, which was closed between Ingram Street and Trongate, reopened shortly after 7am on Sunday having been closed following the incident.
But the pedestrian footpath below the affected buildings remained closed.