Fire-Damaged Tenement Collapses, Homes Evacuated Glasgow Pollokshields

A derelict tenement building at the corner of Kenmure Street and Albert Drive in Glasgow's Pollokshields area collapsed shortly after midnight, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents and closure of surrounding roads. The building had been gutted by a fire in April 2020 during the COVID lockdown and was fenced off due to safety concerns, with locals demanding action to secure the site. Actor and musician Tom Urie, known for his roles in River City and Still Game, narrowly escaped the collapse while walking past, describing it as a frightening experience akin to an 'Indiana Jones movie.' Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responded with eight appliances and confirmed no injuries were reported. The collapse has been viewed as both a tragic loss of a historic tenement and an opportunity for necessary demolition and area safety improvements. Authorities continue to assess the site to ensure public safety.