60 firefighters tackle fire in north Belfast
The blaze on the Limestone Road was reported in the early hours of Saturday morning
Last updated 15th Mar 2025
Up to 60 firefighters have been tackling a large fire in North Belfast overnight.
The blaze at a commercial premises on the Limestone Road was reported in the early hours of Saturday morning.
A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said:
"Following an initial call at 2.26am on Saturday 15 March 2025 Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has been tackling a fire at a commercial premises on Limestone Road, Belfast.
"We have now scaled back our operations with four appliances and two officers to remain at this location for a number of hours.
"At the height of the incident nine fire appliances from Whitla, Cadogan, Knock, Lisburn, Westland Fire Stations were attendance supported by an Aerial Ladder Appliance, Command Support Unit and a Specialist Rescue Team.
"In total 60 Firefighters have been involved in controlling this fire utilising breathing apparatus, firefighting jets and foam jets.
"Our Regional Control Centre assisted throughout whilst continuing to ensure supporting arrangements were in place for other calls in the Belfast Area.
"The cause at this stage has yet to be determined."