Key Points
- Scottish Fire and Rescue Service mobilised four appliances to a car fire on Springkell Avenue in Glasgow’s Shawlands area.
- The fire, reported at 2.59am on Wednesday, February 18, spread from a car to a nearby house and is being treated as deliberate by Police Scotland.
- No injuries were reported and firefighters ensured the area was made safe by 12.26pm.
- Police enquiries are ongoing and the incident is not linked to Operation Portaledge targeting organised crime.
Glasgow (Glasgow Express) February 19, 2026 – Emergency services responded to a deliberate car fire that spread to a house in the Shawlands area early on Wednesday.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 2.59am to reports of a dwelling fire at Springkell Avenue, dispatching four appliances to extinguish the blaze affecting the property. Police Scotland confirmed the fire originated from a car at around 3.25am and was extinguished with no reported injuries.
What Happened in the Glasgow Fire Incident?
According to STV News, officers are treating the blaze as wilful following the emergency call-out in the Springkell Avenue area of Shawlands. Firefighters worked throughout the morning to make the scene safe, departing at 12.26pm after confirming no casualties.
As reported by STV News, a Police Scotland spokesperson stated: “Around 3.25am on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, we were made aware of a car being on fire which spread to a property in the Springkell Avenue area of Glasgow. Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished. There were no reported injuries. The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.”
How Did the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Respond?
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson told STV News: “We were alerted at 2.59am on Wednesday, 18 February, to reports of a dwelling fire at Springkell Avenue, Glasgow. Operations Control mobilised four appliances to the scene and firefighters worked to extinguish a fire affecting the property. No casualties were reported and crews left the scene at 12.26pm after ensuring the area was made safe.”
What Role Did Police Play in the Response?
Police Scotland attended alongside firefighters and launched a probe into the deliberate fire, confirming it is not connected to Operation Portaledge, a crackdown on serious organised crime stemming from a gang feud in March 2025, as understood by STV News reporters.
What Are the Next Steps in the Investigation?
Enquiries by Police Scotland continue into the wilful fire, with no further details released on suspects or motives at this stage. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has returned to normal operations following the incident.
STV News provided the primary coverage of the event, updated on February 19, 2026.
