Car bursts into flames at Glasgow shopping centre as public warned it 'could explode'

NewsScottish NewsScottish Fire and Rescue ServiceThe incident happened at Silverburn shopping centre.16:28, 29 Aug 2026Updated 16:28, 29 Aug 2026A car burst into flames at a Glasgow shopping centre on Friday evening.‌Emergency crews were alerted to the blaze at the city's Silverburn Shopping Centre at around 6pm on Friday, August 28, reports Glasgow Live.‌Footage shows flames ripping out of the vehicle as smoke billows from the car, and a man can be heard directing people away from the blaze and warning the car could explode.‌One fire appliance was deployed to the scene and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. It is believed that it affected a Vauxhall Corsa.No injuries were reported and fire crews left the scene at around 6.46pm.A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: