A police investigation has been launched into the devastating fire at St Simon's Catholic Church in Partick.
The fire erupted at around 2.50am this morning (July 28) when emergency services rushed to the scene on Partick Bridge Street.
A number of residents were evacuated from their homes, with the impact of the fire described as "devastating" to the community. Nobody was injured in the blaze.
Police Scotland is now appealing for anyone who witnessed the beginning of the fire between 2.30am and 3am to contact them.
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Chief Inspector Natalie Carr, local area commander said: "This remains a multiagency incident and due to the fact that the building is unsafe, at this time neither Police nor Scottish Fire and Rescue officers have been able to get in to the church to establish how the fire started. Enquiries are very much at an early stage and we cannot speculate at this time as to the cause.
"We are also working with the Archdiocese of Glasgow and Glasgow City Council with regard to the welfare of those who use the church and local residents some of whom will not be able to return to their homes until the building has been made safe. We are aware this fire will be devastating to the local and indeed wider community, and along with our partners we will continue to support our communities. Additional officers will be in the area and I would encourage the local community to engage with these officers should they require assistance or believe they may have information to assist any of the agencies involved.
"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area of Partick Cross and Partick Bridge Street on Wednesday morning, particularly around 2.30am and 3.00am. Also, if you happened to be driving in the area, including along Dumbarton Road, at that time and have any dash cam footage, then please get in touch with police.
“Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 0417 of Wednesday, 28 July, 2021. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
