A total of nine pumping appliances, an aerial appliance, high volume pump and 60 firefighters are engaged in firefighting operations at Clearway Metal Recycling, located in East Twin Road of the city.
Large plumes of smoke can be seen from quite some distance, with members of the public being encouraged to stay away from East Twin Road and to keep windows and doors closed.
At present, there are no reported injuries and all persons are accounted for.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have said that “operations will continue for some time”.
Here’s some photos of the fire and firefighting operations courtesy of Pacemaker and PressEye.
9. PACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST 24-05-26 Fire at Belfast Harbour Fire crews are currently at the scene of a large fire at the scrapyard in Belfast Harbour on Sunday afternoon. Photo - Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press
Fire crews are currently at the scene of a large fire at the scrapyard in Belfast Harbour on Sunday afternoon Photo: Andrew McCarroll
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An overview of the fire at Clearway Metal Recycling Photo: Andrew McCarroll
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Plumes of smoke in the air following the fire at Clearway Metal Recycling Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
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Firefighters tackling the blaze in the Belfast Harbour area Photo: PressEye