O2 ABC left severely damaged after art school fire

The 150 year-old O2 ABC has been left severely damaged after the fire at neighbouring Glasgow School of Art spread to the venue's roof on Friday

News By | 18 June 2018

The damage to the roof of the O2 ABC is extensive. © Police Scotland

Glasgow’s music scene was in mourning this weekend after news broke that the fire that tore through the city’s School of Art had also left the O2 ABC with severe damage.

150 firefighters battled against the blaze on Friday night, but could not save the building’s roof, which collapsed after all staff and customers were evacuated to safety.

For over 150 years, the 1,300 capacity venue has been at the centre of culture and entertainment in Glasgow. The…

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