The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

'Suspicious wheelie bin fire' in Scottish town sparks police investigation

A 'suspicious' wheelie bin fire in a Scottish town has sparked a police investigation ...

The National (Scotland) · May 23

Man dies in early morning house fire as police launch investigation

A MAN has died following a house fire in South Ayrshire as police launch an investigation into the blaze ...

The National (Scotland) · May 20

36 houses evacuated in Scottish village after 'ground movement' causes shift

THIRTY-SIX houses in a former Scottish mining village have been evacuated after a “ground movement” caused them to shift positions ...

The National (Scotland) · May 19

Glasgow Central to stay closed until at least March 18 as demolition work starts

A fire broke out in a building near the station on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Demolition begins on historic building severely damaged by fire near Glasgow Central

The train station has been partially closed for several days after the blaze

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Demolition of fire-damaged building near Glasgow Central begins

The blaze broke out on Sunday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Glasgow’s only high-ladder fire engine unavailable during office block inferno

Revelation prompts questions over Scottish fire service’s capacity to deal with large fires after 2023 cuts

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

Three years is too long to have unanswered questions, says firefighter’s widow

Shelley Martin has hit out at delays in the investigation into the death of her husband, Barry Martin.

Evening Standard · Feb 3

Widow of firefighter who died in Jenners blaze hits out at ‘unacceptable’ delays

Shelley Martin said the death of her husband Barry had ‘devastated’ her family, including her twin sons.

Evening Standard · Feb 3

Fire crews remain at scene of blaze in Glasgow city centre

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent nine appliances to a building on Virginia Street when the alarm was raised at 6.20pm on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025