The King meets emergency responders involved in Union Street fire at Dumfries House

The King has met firefighters and other first responders at Dumfries House this afternoon following the devastating fire which took place on Union Street in Glasgow last month.

The King invited Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crews alongside representatives from Police Scotland, British Transport Police, Network Rail and Glasgow City Council to Dumfries House to thank them for their efforts in the response and recovery of the incident.

On 8 March, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) deployed around 300 firefighters to bring the fire under control and prevent damage to some of Glasgow’s most iconic buildings, including Glasgow Central station and the Grand Central hotel. Their efforts meant there were no injuries to members of the public or firefighters.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service worked closely with colleagues from Network Rail, Glasgow City Council, Police Scotland and the British Transport Police to manage the disruption. The local train station at Dumfries House, Auchinleck, was part of the railway line impacted by the fire and has recently reopened.

The reception to recognise those involved in tackling the fire took place at Dumfries House, the headquarters of The King’s Foundation, which has been regenerated for the benefit of the local community.

Students from The King’s Foundation Building Craft Programme, which specialises in teaching heritage building skills, have offered their support to the restoration project of the building.