A fire broke out at a derelict former nightclub on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow city centre during the early hours of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, prompting a major emergency response and the closure of several roads around the area. The blaze was reported at about 2am at the former Jumpin’ Jaks building, a three-storey property that has remained derelict.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent nine fire appliances, a height appliance and three specialist resources to tackle the blaze. Firefighters remained at the scene for several hours, dealing with the fire and making sure the building was safe. No casualties have been reported in connection with the incident.
The fire caused significant disruption in Glasgow city centre, with parts of Sauchiehall Street and nearby roads closed while emergency crews worked at the scene. Police Scotland advised members of the public to avoid the area during the operation. The affected roads were later reopened at around 6pm.
Police Scotland has now confirmed that the fire is being treated as wilful, meaning investigators believe it was deliberately started. Enquiries remain ongoing as officers work to establish the circumstances surrounding the blaze and identify those responsible. Authorities have not publicly announced any arrests in connection with the incident.
The former nightclub is located in an area of Glasgow that has experienced several serious fires involving vacant or historic buildings in recent years. Tuesday’s incident once again highlighted concerns surrounding derelict properties in the city centre, while emergency services continue to investigate exactly how the latest fire began.
