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Significant Fire in Glasgow’s Possilpark Linked to Misinformation Over Flats Development
A substantial fire broke out in a tenement block of flats located on Stonyhurst Street in Possilpark, Glasgow, on Sunday evening, September 6. The blaze is believed to have started around 5pm while the building was undergoing refurbishment.
Emergency services responded quickly, dispatching six fire engines and additional specialist resources to the scene. The fire primarily affected the fourth floor of the building. As of Monday morning, two fire appliances remained on site to manage the situation. Footage from the scene depicted flames engulfing the roof of the property.
Local residents reported that the fire spread rapidly, with one eyewitness stating, “The fire looks serious as flames are soaring through the roof.”
The renovations had been subject to speculation regarding their intended use, with some alleging that the flats were to be occupied by asylum seekers or refugees. However, the local Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) Paul Sweeney addressed these claims, describing them as misinformation. He expressed disappointment, stating that the delayed refurbishment of the tenements was finally being addressed with nearly £3 million in government funding to support housing for those on the NG Homes waiting list, which he highlighted as being significantly oversubscribed.
Sweeney emphasised that the building was not intended for illegal immigrants, refugees, or asylum seekers, denouncing the spread of “lies and misinformation” that he claimed contributed to the current state of affairs. He called for a reassessment of the situation, urging the community to consider the implications of misinformation before it escalates further.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were alerted at 4.48pm on Sunday regarding the fire. They mobilised six appliances and specialist resources to tackle the flames. Police Scotland has been contacted for further comment regarding the incident.
