Fire burning at recycling site in east Belfast
A fire is currently burning at the Clearway metal recycling site in east Belfast. Firefighters are on the scene, working to extinguish the flames and manage the situation. Authorities have advised local residents to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid the area due to smoke and ongoing operations.
- ▪The fire is located at the Clearway metal recycling business on East Twin Road.
- ▪Nine pumping appliances, an aerial appliance, and 60 firefighters are involved in the firefighting efforts.
- ▪There have been no reported injuries, and all individuals are accounted for.
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Fire burning at recycling site in east Belfast19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRoss McKee,Hayley HalpinandMichael Fitzpatrick,BBC News NIPacemakerThe fire is at the Clearway metal recycling business in East Twin RoadFirefighters are working to extinguish at fire at a recycling site in east Belfast.Flames and plumes of black smoke could be seen emerging from the area in the city's Titanic Quarter on Sunday afternoon.The fire is at the Clearway metal recycling business in East Twin Road, according to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Centre (NIFRS).Police and the fire service are advising motorists to avoid the East Twin Road area and to keep windows and doors shut. A police cordon is in place at the Airport Road entrance to the harbour estate.
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