A fire near Glasgow Central Station has once again highlighted the inherent vulnerability of the city’s historic buildings. This incident led to significant rail disruptions and presented a distressingly familiar scene for many Glaswegians: smoke obscuring the skyline and streets congested with emergency vehicles. The pungent smell of burning, still noticeable on Monday morning, evoked memories of the devastating blazes that ravaged the Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building in 2014 and 2018, which tragically remains a burnt-out shell.
Glasgow Central Fire: Revealing Vulnerability of Historic City Buildings
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people