It is the first time since the 1950s that there has not been a fire crew based in the district
A South Belfast fire station has been forced to close while work is carried out to deal with a rat infestation.
Cadogan Fire Station on Lisburn Road was not in use last week due to a rat problem that had developed there, with work underway to remove the pest from the property.
The extent of the rat infestation is not yet known, a video, seen by Belfast Live, shows a large rat crawling out from underneath a door leading into the fire station.
It is understood that the firefighters who were normally based there had been moved to other fire stations which raised concerns about a possible impact on covering the local area.
It is the first time since the 1950s that there has not been a fire crew based on the Lisburn Road.
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Spokesperson said: “NIFRS can confirm that rodents were sighted at a Fire Station in Belfast and appropriate pest control measures are being taken.
“Operational response across Belfast has been unaffected.”
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