Police treating fire in Springburn as deliberate
Last updated 28th Sep 2026
Police in Glasgow say they are treating a fire that broke out at a building in Springburn as deliberate.
Emergency services were called to reports of a blaze on Springburn Way at 4.52pm on Sunday.
Police confirmed several neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution while fire crews from four appliances and an aerial appliance tackled the blaze on the second floor.
There were no casualties and crews left the scene at 9.28pm after ensuring the area was made safe.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 4.52pm on Sunday, September 27, to reports of a building fire at Springburn Way in Glasgow.
“Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and a high-reach vehicle to the scene, where firefighters extinguished a fire affecting the building’s second floor.
“There were no casualties and crews left the scene at 9.28pm after ensuring the area was made safe.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5pm on Sunday, 27 September, 2026 we received a report of a fire at a building in Springburn Way, Glasgow.
“Emergency services attended and several neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution.
“The road was closed for a short time and the fire was extinguished.
“The incident is being treated as wilful and enquiries remain ongoing.”