Incident · 13 Mar 2026 · Envirotec

Glasgow Central blaze started in a shop with a charging strip under the counter

More than 200 firefighters tackled a fire that began in a ground-floor vape shop beside Glasgow Central station on 8 March, closing Scotland's busiest station. An eyewitness described a charging adapter full of chargers under the counter. The cause is still under investigation.

What it means for youGuidance on storing and charging lithium-ion batteries in commercial premises is advisory, not statutory. A multi-socket charging point in a shop or store room is a fire risk that needs a plan.
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