Police probing 'suspicious' vehicle fire at cash and carry

Police in Glasgow are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed three vehicles outside the Strawberry Garden cash and carry store located on Forth Street in Pollokshields. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday, June 21, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Fire crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service arrived promptly to extinguish the flames, but unfortunately, the fire resulted in the complete destruction of three vans parked outside the store. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and the store itself remained undamaged and continued its operations as usual on Saturday. A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed that inquiries into the incident are ongoing, indicating the seriousness with which they are treating the situation.

In response to the fire, the owners of Strawberry Garden released a statement to clarify that their vehicles were not affected by the incident. They addressed the spread of "false rumours" on social media suggesting that the store had sustained damage. The owners reassured their customers that the establishment and all its vehicles were safe and operational. They expressed sympathy for their neighbours who were affected by the fire and thanked the community for their support during this time. The owners encouraged the public to share accurate information and to disregard any misleading claims circulating online about the store's condition.