Firefighters tackling blaze in west Belfast as local residents urged to keep windows closed

Emergency services are currently in attendance at a fire of a derelict building at Beechmount Parade in west Belfast.

Police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have been tasked to the scene.

Police and colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance at a fire on Beechmount Parade in west Belfastplaceholder image
Police and colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance at a fire on Beechmount Parade in west Belfast

The initial call was received at 6:26pm. Eight fire appliances and 54 firefighters are currently in attendance at the scene and are bringing the fire under control.

Local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors shut while the fire is brought under control.

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