15 evacuated from Hillhead following fire

The cause of the fire is being investigated


Three fire engines and an unmarked police car were called to Hillhead this morning.

15 freshers were evacuated and moved into temporary accommodation.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

The crews arrived at the halls before midday.

A university spokesperson said: “There was a small fire in a kitchen in Hector Boyce Hall this morning. 15 students were evacuated as a precaution.

“The fire service attended the fire which was confined to a kitchen, this was quickly dealt with and students in the affected flat have been temporarily accommodated elsewhere.

“The cause of the fire is now being investigated. “