Glasgow tenement fire treated as wilful act

A fire that engulfed an empty tenement building in Glasgow's Possilpark district on Sunday, September 6, 2026, is being investigated as a deliberate act. Emergency services were alerted around 4:48 PM to the blaze at the property on Stonyhurst Street. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed six appliances and specialist resources to combat the flames, which spread rapidly through the building. Firefighters worked through the night, and two appliances remained at the scene on Monday morning as investigations began. Police Scotland has confirmed the incident is being treated as wilful. No injuries were reported, but the fire caused significant disruption. Residents in nearby properties were evacuated and advised to keep windows closed due to smoke. The building, which had been derelict for many years, was undergoing refurbishment by housing association NG Homes. The fire has occurred amid circulating rumours and online misinformation regarding the building's intended use. Some groups claimed the flats were to be used to house asylum seekers.