Traffic Scotland announced the closure at 8.40am, with emergency services in attendance and motorists advised to use an alternative route. The route was re-opened at 8.48am, with Traffic Scotland reporting that traffic was moving well and there were no delays in the area. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a vehicle fire on the M8 near Charing Cross at 8.16am but upon arrival confirmed it was a false alarm. ❗️NEW ⌚️08:40🛣️#M8 Junction 17 off slipThe #M8 is ⛔️CLOSED EASTBOUND⛔️ due to a vehicle fire. Drivers should use an alternative route at this time and expect delay🚗#PlanAhead at https://t.co/YhNVx5VKCN@SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/eGA38LP287 — Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 7, 2026A spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a vehicle fire on the M8 near Charing Cross at 08:16.