Glasgow buildings to be demolished after fire

SEVERAL buildings in Glasgow are to be demolished following a severe fire last month.

The fire, which ravaged the Old College Bar and surrounding properties on High Street, caused so much damage that the only option is for some of the buildings to be torn down in the interest of public safety.

Members of Glasgow City Council were informed of this news at a meeting on Thursday

Scottish Green group councillor Jon Molyneux asked councillor Kenny McLean what fire prevention measures were in place and to provide an update on the recent fire.

McLean said: “The requirements for managing and maintaining fire safety measures rest with building owners and occupiers.

“It has since been assessed that the extent of the damage from 223 to 229 High Street is so severe that the council considers the demolition is required in the interest of public safety.”

McLean added that this would not include the house at 219 High Street, which the fire did not reach.