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Fire service crews are dealing with a blaze at a commercial premises in north Belfast.
A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said 60 firefighters had tackled the overnight incident on the Limestone Road.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
The spokesperson said: “Following an initial call at 2.26am on Saturday 15 March 2025, Northern Ireland Fire and 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.”
We are currently in attendance at a fire involving a commercial premises on Limestone Road, Belfast. Nine appliances are in attendance including an Aerial Ladder Appliance and Command Unit.Please avoid the area. Local residents should keep their windows and doors closed. pic.twitter.com/xLDXrEg7F9
— Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) March 15, 2025
They added: “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.”
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