Major blaze breaks out on Belfast’s Victoria Street (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
A large fire has broken out on Victoria Street in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Firefighters are at the scene to tackle the blaze.
Breaking: Major fire at building on Great Victoria Street in Belfast. Strong winds fanning flames. pic.twitter.com/5PjfNWHS22
— Ricky Thompson (@Ricky_UTV) September 11, 2016
@Ricky_UTV you still close by Ricky? Smoke is terrible. Hopefully out soon https://t.co/SbD5KE2qXC
— FantasyYIRMA #FPL (@FantasyYIRMA) September 11, 2016
Totally gutted, I'm hearing a hairdressers is on the ground floor pic.twitter.com/Bytk683W72
— Jim (@Belfast_Jim) September 11, 2016
The fire appears to be centered in a terraced building under renovation, and is located close to the Europa Hotel. Images from the area show the surrounding streets filled with smoke as at least three fire trucks tackle the blaze.
Local reports say the wind is fanning the flames.
Fire service dealing with fire at derelict building on Great Victoria Street in Belfast. @BelfastLivepic.twitter.com/E7mCJokORc
— Ryan Smith (@Ryan_Smith94) September 11, 2016
Building on Great Victoria Street, #Belfast, well ablaze. Strong winds not helping. Video H/T @LoriMcCullypic.twitter.com/P2urI88F1A
— Mr Jon Rotten (@MrJonRotten) September 11, 2016
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and there have been no reports of injuries.
People in Belfast are sharing images of the intense clouds of smoke spreading over the city.
#Belfast blaze on Grt V Street is just behind new apartment complex and very close to petrol station. Burning embers blowing in strong wind.
— Ricky Thompson (@Ricky_UTV) September 11, 2016
Very bad fire on Great Victoria St this evening #Belfastpic.twitter.com/9ViZFaeoZH
— Orlaith Minogue (@msominogue) September 11, 2016
