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Glasgow fire: More than £150,000 raised for businesses
Crowdfunding efforts have raised over £150,000 for independent businesses destroyed by a fire that collapsed a historic Victorian building near Glasgow Central Station.
- Near Glasgow Central Station, fundraisers have topped 150,000 for businesses affected by the fire that broke out on Sunday.
- SFRS confirmed a multi‑agency investigation is underway but 'cannot at this early stage speculate' on the fire that started in a vape shop on Union Street and spread to Gordon Street.
- Donations have been raised for individual traders, including Lucky in Love Tattoos with over 21000, Hundred Demons with more than 18000, and Wig Chapel studio attracting over 15000.
- First Minister John Swinney pledged Scottish government financial support and announced a ministerial oversight board, saying 'We will rebuild, we will restore, and Glasgow will flourish again'.
- There is no clear recovery plan for local businesses after the B-listed Victorian property collapsed, with owners unable to access premises yet despite more than 250 firefighters and 18 fire engines deployed.
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