The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze on Bridge Street at around 2.40am on July 28.
The church is Glasgow’s third oldest Catholic Church and pictures of the fire shared across social media show the severity of the incident, with one video showing the roof collapsing into the flames.
Here are some of the pictures which show exactly what has happened to the historic church.
Here are some of the pictures which show exactly what has happened to the historic church.
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These pictures show some of the devastation that unfolded as flames engulfed St Simon’s Church in Glasgow on Wednesday morning. (Picture credit: Amy Iona) Photo: Amy Iona
. Police at the scene on Wednesday morning
Police Scotland has said the investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire. Photo: JPIMedia
. Flames engulfing the historic church
Flames could be see throughout the night completely destroying the historic church. One video circulating on social media showed the roof collapsing in as the fire raged on. Photo: Amy Iona
5. Firefighters working to extinguish the fire
More than 30 firefighters attended the scene after the alarm was raised at 2.40am on Wednesday, July 28, to get the fire under control. Photo: JPIMedia
6. Emergency services working through the night
Residents in neighbouring properties were evacuated as firefighters dealt with the incident. Six fire engines and two height appliances were sent to the scene when the alarm was raised. Photo: @Aimeeef
7. Final efforts to extinguish the fire on Wednesday morning
Some of the damage to the church is visible in this picture taken on Wednesday morning as firefighters continued to hose the building to ensure all of the flames had been put out. Photo: Daniel Harkins/PA
8. Smoke could be seen billowing from the building late last night
No injuries have been reported but all nearby residents have been encouraged to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution. Photo: Amy Iona