Fifteen taken to hospital after deliberate fire in Glasgow

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 12:38 · Archive

Fifteen people were taken to hospital after a deliberate fire at a four-storey building in Glasgow.

A fire at a four-storey residential building on Copland Road in Glasgow's Ibrox area on Friday 13 November is being treated by police as deliberately set. The fire broke out on the ground floor shortly after 5pm, prompting reports of multiple casualties. Four fire engines and paramedics attended the scene, and the building was evacuated as the blaze was tackled. Firefighters were seen using a ladder to reach people at a first-floor window during the incident.

Fifteen people were taken to hospital for treatment as a precaution. Part of Paisley Road West was closed while emergency services dealt with the fire, which was extinguished by 10pm. A Police Scotland spokesperson said the fire was being treated as 'wilful' and that enquiries were ongoing. The force urged anyone with information about the blaze to contact them.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow flats fire horror as 15 rushed to hospital after 'arson attack' on buildingPolice have said they are treating a massive fire at a four-storey building on Copland Road, Glasgow, as a deliberate act with 15 people rushed to hospitalThe Mirror · 14 Nov, 11:35
• Fifteen people taken to hospital after 'wilful' fire in GlasgowFifteen people have been taken to hospital after a fire suspected to have been lit deliberately in Glasgow.Sky News · 14 Nov, 11:11

In this story: Glasgow · Police Scotland · Scottish Fire and Rescue Service · Copland Road · Ibrox

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