Overview
- The blaze began at about 1:30pm on Sunday at a scrap-metal/recycling site on East Twin Road in the Titanic Quarter and sent a column of black smoke over much of the city.
- Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, PSNI and Belfast Harbour Police are working at the scene and have said firefighting operations will continue for some time.
- Authorities have closed Queen’s Road and advised road users to avoid the East Twin Road area to allow emergency access and protect public safety.
- Officials and local representatives have urged residents to keep windows and doors closed because of smoke, and some cruise passengers were told to go indoors while Belfast City Airport reported normal flight operations.
- Key details about the cause, the full extent of damage and any injuries remain unconfirmed and social media reports that a fire-fighting tug is assisting have not been officially verified.