Northern Ireland fire: Watch flames raging and smoke pouring from Belfast blaze as 50 firefighters mobilised

A video shows smoke pouring from a fire in Northern Ireland, as firefighters work to extinguish the blaze.

Dramatic footage shows flames raging and smoke pouring from a recycling facility fire in Northern Ireland.

Joanne Mcgilloway captured video of the blaze, which more than 50 firefighters were mobilised to deal with.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said: “We responded to an incident at a recycling facility on Ballygomartin Road, Belfast on 4 November 2025 at 8.25pm.

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a recycling facility on Ballygomartin Road, Belfast in November 2025.placeholder image
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a recycling facility on Ballygomartin Road, Belfast in November 2025. | Joanne Mcgilloway

“More than 50 firefighters were mobilised to deal with the incident. There were 8 fire appliances, an aerial appliance, a water tanker and a command support unit in attendance.

“There was a large amount of scrap metal on fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire using 4 jets, 1 ground monitor and foam firefighting media.

“The incident was dealt with and closed down at 12.58am on 5 November 2025.”

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