Overview
- Fire crews were called at 7:24pm on February 9 and dispatched two engines from Tollcross and McDonald Road stations.
- Officials said no casualties were reported, and firefighters departed shortly before 8:30pm.
- South Clerk Street was closed with diversions in place as images showed heavy flames and thick black smoke.
- Witnesses described the rear of the single-decker bus becoming engulfed and a strong smell of burning rubber.
- The incident occurred outside the Sainsbury’s at 33–39 South Clerk Street, causing traffic to come to a standstill.