Fire Breaks Out at Glasgow’s Revolver Hotel, City Centre Streets Sealed Off
A dramatic scene unfolded in the heart of Glasgow when a large fire broke out at the Revolver Hotel on Virginia Street, sending thick smoke into the evening sky and prompting a major emergency response. The alarm was raised just after 6:20pm, and by the time firefighters arrived, they were met with what was described as a “well-developed” blaze on the fourth floor of the four-storey building.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service moved quickly, with eight fire appliances and high-reach ladders being sent to the city centre. Flames were seen coming from the upper part of the hotel, creating concern among nearby businesses, residents, and hotel guests. As a precaution, people inside the Revolver Hotel were evacuated, along with guests at the neighbouring House of Gods hotel, which sits in an adjoining building.
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Fire crews worked intensively through the evening. By around 8:00pm, the main flames appeared to have been brought under control, although firefighters remained on ladders, tackling hotspots and the remaining pockets of fire to make sure it did not spread further. Thankfully, despite the scale of the blaze and the visible damage, no injuries were reported.
The incident had a knock-on effect across the area. Glassford Street was closed between Ingram Street and the Trongate, and motorists were advised to avoid the city centre while emergency services carried out their work. The disruption also extended beyond hotels and traffic. Homeless Project Scotland confirmed that its nearby soup kitchen had been evacuated as a safety measure. It later reassured the public that everyone was safe, but said the service would remain closed until the situation could be fully assessed.
Local figures reacted with concern as images of the fire circulated on social media. Glasgow Labour MP Paul Sweeney described it as awful to see a fire affecting such a historic part of the city, noting that the building dates back to 1889 and is one of Glasgow’s early red sandstone commercial structures.
As the night progressed, crews continued to monitor the building, ensuring the fire was fully extinguished and that no further risks remained. The cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed, and the Revolver Hotel has been contacted for comment.
For now, attention has turned to safety checks, clean-up efforts, and assessing the damage, as Glasgow reflects on a tense evening that could have ended far worse, but ultimately passed without loss of life.
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