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Belfast fire live: Titanic Quarter blaze seen for miles as locals told ‘avoid area’
A statement from Northern Ireland Fire Rescue Service South says that it is a pile of scrap metal which is ablaze, with images showing crews at the scene.
It reads: “Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are currently engaged in firefighting operations to extinguish a fire in a large quantity of scrap metal at Clearway Metal Recycling, East Twin Road, Belfast.
A total of 9 pumping appliances, an aerial appliance, high volume pump and 60 firefighters are engaged in firefighting operations.
“The fire is in a pile of scrap metal measuring approximately 50m x 50m. Crews are utilising the high volume pump to convey water to the fire. There are no reported injuries and all persons are accounted for.
“Operations will continue for some time. Members of the public are encouraged to stay away from East Twin Road and keep windows and doors closed.”
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