Fire crews are tackling a fire at a former nightclub in Glasgow. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident at the three-storey derelict building on Sauchiehall Street at around 1.36am on Tuesday.
Emergency response and road closures
Nine fire appliances, one height appliance, and three specialist resources rushed to the scene at the former Jumpin' Jaks bar and club. There are no reports of anyone being injured. Local roads have been locked down and members of the public have been advised to avoid the area.
Police Scotland announced that Sauchiehall Street is closed between Pitt Street and Douglas Street. There are also closures in place on Renfrew Street at Scott Street and Dalhousie Street.
Ongoing investigation
Emergency services remain in attendance this morning, including a large police presence. The front of the nightclub building is taped off as officers investigate the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Road closures are in place due to a fire at a derelict building in the Sauchiehall Street area of Glasgow, which was reported around 2am on Tuesday, 1 September, 2026. Sauchiehall Street is closed between Pitt Street and Douglas Street. There are also closures in place on Renfrew Street at Scott Street and Dalhousie Street. Emergency services are in attendance. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area at this time."
