A BUSY Glasgow street has been sealed off amid a major fire.
The blaze erupted at an electrical sub station near an H&M store on West Nile Street in the city centre.
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Firefighters are tackling the blaze inside the shopping centreCredit: The Scottish Sun
Police have sealed off the roads and a Command Support Unit has been deployed to the sceneCredit: The Scottish Sun
Eyewitnesses reported hearing explosionsCredit: The Scottish Sun
Witnesses have reported hearing explosions at the scene.
There were small blasts coming from the area.
Firefighters and police have cordoned off the street.
More than 50 firefighters have been mobilised to tackle the flames.
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Eight fire engines, including a high reach appliance was called to the scene.
A Command Support Unit has been deployed to the major incident.
Fortunately nobody was injured in the incident.
Neighbouring businesses on Buchanan St, including JD Sports have been evacuated.
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A resident on West Nile Street said: “There was a lot of loud banging. It sounded almost like fireworks.
“There were flashes coming from the shutter.
“The fire brigade came into my building and asked us to evacuate. Luckily they came on time. It’s a bit concerning.”
A SFRS spokeswoman said: “We are in attendance now. We got our first call 4.31pm today. There were reports of smoke coming from the building.
“We mobilised three fire appliances and one high-reach appliance.”
Cops have advised people to avoid the area.
A spokesperson said: “West Nile Street in Glasgow is closed from Renfield Street to Bath Street after a fire was reported at a premises in West Nile Street around 4.35pm on Saturday, 15 November, 2025.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”