A fire broke out at a scrap metal yard in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast Harbour on Sunday afternoon, May 24, 2026, producing a large smoke plume visible across the city.
Firefighters were deployed to the scene on East Twin Road to battle the blaze, according to Belfast Live.
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland issued a travel advisory for motorists and residents in east Belfast, urging them to keep the area clear for emergency operations.
"Road-users in east Belfast are advised to avoid the East Twin Road area due to an ongoing fire in the vicinity this afternoon.
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Please seek an alternative route for your journey," a PSNI spokesperson said.
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Emergency crews remained on-site as operations continued to contain the industrial fire. Authorities have not reported any injuries at this stage.
