A van "exploded" into a fireball on a housing estate, sparking a police probe into the deliberate attack. Emergency crews rushed to Overton Street in the Halfway area of Cambuslang, near Glasgow, on Sunday evening. An alarm was raised around 7.05pm after firefighters received reports of a private van ablaze.
Emergency response and extinguishing the blaze
One appliance raced to the scene off Hamilton Road and worked to extinguish the fire. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service left the scene around one hour later after making sure the area was safe. There were no injuries or casualties. Police Scotland has since launched a probe into the blaze, which they are treating as wilful, with enquiries ongoing.
Witness describes loud explosion
Images from the scene showed a van, in amongst trees, engulfed in bright orange flames as terrified residents watched on. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky as the inferno continued to grow.
A local source told the Record: "The bang rocked my whole house. The explosion was that loud, it felt like my windows and door got put in. I am still very shaken up."
Official statements and ongoing enquiries
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.05pm on Sunday, 4 October, 2026, we were called to a report of a vehicle fire on Overton Street, Cambuslang. Officers attended to assist the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the fire was extinguished. There were no reported injuries. The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing."
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 6.44pm on Sunday, 4 October, to reports of a vehicle fire in Cambuslang. Operations Control mobilised one fire appliance, and crews worked to extinguish the fire affecting one private van. There were no casualties, and crews left at approximately 7.40pm after ensuring the area was safe."
