Fire continues to burn at Belfast shipyard
The blaze involves 4500 tonnes of scrap cars
By Cillian Sherlock and Rebecca Black, Press Association
Firefighters are still battling a major fire involving thousands of tonnes of scrap cars in Belfast today (Thursday).
The operation to deal with the incident on Queen’s Island also involved Belfast Harbour fire tugs, as well as an air unit.
The initial call to the scene on East Twin Road was received at 12.14pm.
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said late on Wednesday night that crews “remain in attendance at a well-developed fire” involving the 4,500 tonnes of scrap cars.
A spokesperson said: “Firefighters are working alongside Belfast Harbour fire tugs to extinguish the fire.
“Fire Crews from Central, Knock, Cadogan, Westland, Bangor and Glengormley fire stations, supported by an aerial appliance from Springfield Fire Station, a high volume pump from Whitla Fire Station and a command support unit from Lisburn Fire Station.*