A memorial was held today to mourn the firefighters who died in the Cheapside Street disaster 62 years ago. 

On March 28, 1960, crews rushed to a fire at a whisky bond warehouse, where an explosion sent 20-metre walls crashing to the street.

Today at Glasgow's Necropolis, the 19 men who lost their lives protecting the public from the devastating inferno were remembered in a wreath-laying ceremony.

SFRS Deputy Chief Officer Ross Haggart was joined by Area Commander David Murdoch Local Senior Officer for Glasgow and the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Philip Braat.

Glasgow Times: The memorial took place at Glasgow NecropolisThe memorial took place at Glasgow Necropolis

DCO Haggart said: "Today, we pause to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that these 19 men made to protect the lives of others in their community.

"It's of the utmost importance that we continue to honour their bravery and pay our respects in whatever way we can."

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The 14 Glasgow Fire Service members who died at Cheapside Street were Sub Officers James Calder and John McPherson and Firemen Christopher Boyle, William Crocket, Archibald Darroch, Alexander Grassie, George McIntyre, Daniel Davidson, Edward McMillan, Alfred Dickinson, William Watson, John Allan, Gordon Chapman, and Ian McMillan.

Also lost were 5 Glasgow Salvage Corps' members: Deputy Chief Salvage Officer Edward Murray, Leading Salvageman James McLellan, Salvagemen Gordon McMillan, William Oliver and James Mungall.

DCO Haggart added: "These fallen men are recognised and remembered today for their courage, dedication and self-sacrifice by myself, the Service and the people of Scotland.

"My thoughts are with their families, friends and loved ones."