Major fire at Glasgow Steiner School in Yorkhill

A major fire at an independent school in the west end of Glasgow broke out last week and up to 60 children were led to safety.

55 firefighters and 10 appliances were deployed to prevent the fire spreading and Incident Commander, ACO Lewis Ramsay said: “The initial crews have worked tirelessly to tackle the blaze and operations are ongoing to contain the fire.

“Members of the local community can be assured that fire crews will continue to work relentlessly until this incident is brought to a safe conclusion.

“An effective multi-agency approach with police and the local authority is ongoing to manage the incident and reassure local residents.”

Following the evacuation, pupils were taken to a local community centre. No-one is thought to have been injured.

A joint investigation by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue and Strathclyde Police will determine the cause of the blaze that is not yet known.