Police issue update on their investigation into Kingston Street fire in Glasgow

As previously reported by the Glasgow Times, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze in Tradeston's Kingston Street on Sunday morning at around 9.54am.

Kingston Street fire, Colin Mearns, Newsquest (Image: Kingston Street fire, Colin Mearns, Newsquest)

Kingston Street fire, Colin Mearns, Newsquest (Image: Kingston Street fire, Colin Mearns, Newsquest)

Fire crews and emergency services remained at the scene for more than a day with photographs revealing the staggering devastation of the building.

A spokesperson from Police Scotland said: “The fire is not believed to be wilful.”

The force has advised anyone travelling through the area to check Glasgow City Council’s social media for traffic updates as a short diversion remains in place around the site.

Kingston Street fire, Colin Mearns, Newsquest (Image: Kingston Street fire, Colin Mearns, Newsquest)

Kingston Street fire, Colin Mearns, Newsquest (Image: Kingston Street fire, Colin Mearns, Newsquest)

There are no reported casualties, with fire crews leaving the scene later on Monday after making sure the site was safe.

Kingston Street fire, Colin Mearns, Newsquest (Image: Kingston Street fire, Colin Mearns, Newsquest)

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 9.54am on Sunday, October 16, to reports of a fire affecting a building at Kingston Street, Glasgow.

“Operations control initially mobilised four fire appliances and one height vehicle to the scene, which was increased to six fire appliances.

“There are no reported casualties. Crews worked to extinguish the fire and have now left after ensuring the scene was made safe.”