A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following a significant fire that gutted a derelict building in Glasgow's Easterhouse area. The blaze broke out in the afternoon on Sunday, 27 April 2025, at around 3.15pm, affecting Eskdale House, a former homeless shelter located on Wardie Road.
Emergency response was swift, with four fire engines and two aerial appliances deployed to the scene to tackle the flames. Glasgow residents were advised to keep their doors and windows closed to prevent smoke inhalation, as the fire generated sizeable plumes of smoke that permeated the surrounding area.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service stated that no casualties were reported during the incident. Nevertheless, due to the intensity of smoke, local police enforced road closures at Wardie Road near the junctions with Baldinnie Road, Shandwick Street, and Bogbain Road, advising the public to avoid these areas as a precaution.
Overnight, one fire appliance remained on-site to ensure all hotspots were thoroughly extinguished. Drone footage shared by @cccdrone and reported by the Daily Record showed the aftermath of the fire, with the building completely gutted and fire crews having worked extensively to control the situation.
Police Scotland confirmed on Monday afternoon that a 14-year-old boy had been arrested in connection with the fire and would be reported to the appropriate authorities. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Officers are in attendance on Wardie Road in Glasgow following reports of a fire at a derelict building, which was reported to police around 3.15pm on Sunday, 27 April 2025. There are no reports of any injuries."
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service added: "We are currently in attendance at a fire affecting a derelict building on Wardie Road in Glasgow. We have mobilised five fire appliances to the scene and firefighters are working to extinguish the flames. There are currently no reported casualties. Due to levels of smoke in the area, members of the public are being asked to avoid the area and close windows and doors as a precaution."
The former homeless shelter had been derelict for some time prior to the incident. The Daily Record has been providing ongoing updates, images, and video coverage of the incident as it unfolds.
Source: Noah Wire Services