Investigation into major fire at Strathclyde University

Investigation into major fire at Strathclyde University
From BBC 7th February 2012

More than 50 firefighters Investigation into major fire at Strathclyde
University
More than 50 firefighters helped tackle the blaze.
An investigation is set to begin later into a major fire at Strathclyde University's campus in central Glasgow.

The blaze was reported on the seventh-floor of the James Weir building on
Montrose Street at 19:16 on Tuesday.
It houses part of the engineering faculty and the presence of hazardous
chemicals complicated the operations.

The fire was extinguished at 23:40 and there were no reports of injuries.
Neighbouring buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
Firefighters are currently carrying out dampening-down operations and salvage
work at the scene.

Investigations into the cause of the blaze are due to begin later.
Deputy assistant chief officer Jim Doyle, of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, was
in command of crews who tackled the blaze.
The blaze in the James Weir building was extinguished at 23: 40

He said: "This was an extremely challenging incident in the centre of
Glasgow, complicated by the building's network of interlinking corridors and the
presence of hazardous chemicals.

"The firefighters' work was exemplary, as they fought through acrid smoke and
intense heat to tackle the blaze and bring it under control as quickly as
possible without a single casualty."
Montrose Street remains closed to traffic between Cathedral Street and George
Street while operations continue.

A statement on the university's Facebook page said: "All classes in the James
Weir Building on Wednesday 8 February have been cancelled. This is due to a fire
which broke out in the building earlier tonight.
"Students will have access to other university facilities as normal and we
will keep you up to date with developments throughout the day."