Glasgow 'explosion' as emergency crews race to battle huge fire near M8

NewsScottish NewsScottish Fire and Rescue ServiceFirefighters are at the scene in Glasgow city centreEthan Davies00:40, 19 Aug 2026An ‘explosion’ has been reported in Glasgow city centre after a van went up in flames near the M8 late on Tuesday evening.‌Reports suggest a van ‘exploded twice’ and ‘caught fire’ while parked on a street in the Cowcaddens area of the city. It is said to be underneath the ‘M8 construction zone’.‌The motorway’s Woodside Viaduct is currently closed to allow roadworks to take place and strengthen the bridge.‌Images from the scene show a vehicle on fire, with a crowd of onlookers watching as a thick plume of smoke rises.Reportedly, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was called to reports of a road machinery vehicle fire near to New City Road at around 11:2