Police are treating a deliberate fire at The Maltman pub on West Regent Lane in Glasgow city centre as wilful following an emergency response that involved nine fire appliances.
Emergency Response at The Maltman
Emergency services rushed to the rear of The Maltman on West Regent Lane at approximately 2.40pm on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Reporting from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service noted that nine fire engines were at the scene at the height of the incident, while separate reporting by the BBC stated that more than 40 firefighters and 11 fire appliances responded to the blaze just after 14:40. Fire crews remained on site through the evening before finally leaving the scene at 22:30, according to the BBC. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that one fire engine remained on a watching brief at 9.30pm after firefighters extinguished the blaze, as reported by The Herald.
The operation forced significant travel disruptions across the city centre. West Regent Street was closed from Hope Street to Renfield Street, and Renfield Street was shut from West Regent Street to West George Street while emergency teams brought the fire under control.
Did You Know? The Maltman pub on West Regent Lane is owned by Belhaven Brewery, which confirmed that the fire was successfully contained with no casualties reported.
Police launch inquiry into intentional fire
Police Scotland launched a formal inquiry after determining the fire was set intentionally. A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: “Around 3.15pm on Sunday, October 4, 2026, we were called to a report of a fire at premises in West Regent Lane, Glasgow. The fire is being treated as wilful, and enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information should contact 101, quoting incident number 1763 of October 4.” Authorities confirmed that there were no reports of any injuries or casualties stemming from the incident.
Pub Reopening Plans by Belhaven Brewery
The Maltman’s ownership group issued a public statement addressing the damage and outlining their operational outlook. A spokesperson for Belhaven Brewery said: We are extremely grateful for the swift actions of emergency services after a fire broke out at The Maltman, Glasgow.
Thankfully, no-one was harmed or injured and the fire was contained.
We need to fully assess the situation but hope to have the pub back open as soon as possible.
Details of the Glasgow pub fire
When did the fire at The Maltman occur?
Emergency services were called to the rear of the pub on West Regent Lane at approximately 2.40pm on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Were there any injuries reported during the Glasgow city centre fire?
No injuries or casualties were reported, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that no one was harmed.
How can the public assist the ongoing police investigation?
Anyone with information regarding the wilful fire can contact Police Scotland by calling 101 and quoting incident number 1763 of October 4, 2026.
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