Fifteen Hospitalised Following Deliberate Fire at Glasgow Ibrox Flats

Fifteen people were admitted to hospital after a deliberate fire engulfed a residential block in the Ibrox area of Glasgow on Friday afternoon. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed the blaze, which occurred on Copland Street, required an extensive emergency response.

Emergency services were called to the four-storey building shortly before 16:00. Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and ensure the safety of residents. A total of fifteen individuals received treatment at various Glasgow hospitals, including Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, primarily for smoke inhalation.

Police Scotland has initiated an investigation into the incident, confirming that the fire is being treated as deliberate. Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as inquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding the blaze.