26/03/2026
Duncrue Street Fire In Belfast Extinguished - NIFRS
A significant blaze on Duncrue Street in Belfast has been extinguished, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed after a large-scale response involving multiple stations and specialist units.
A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson said: "A large fire on Duncrue Street, Belfast has now been dealt with. The initial call was received at 4:06pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026.
"At the height of the incident, over 40 Firefighters and personnel were involved in the operational response with Appliances from Whitla, Westland, Glengormley, Central, Knock, Springfield, and Lisburn Fire Stations, including an Aerial Appliance, a Hazardous Materials Appliance and a Command Support Unit.
"We would like to thank the public for their patience whilst we dealt with the incident.
"The cause of the fire is believed to have been accidental ignition and the incident was dealt with by 6.59pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026."
A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson said: "A large fire on Duncrue Street, Belfast has now been dealt with. The initial call was received at 4:06pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026.
"We would like to thank the public for their patience whilst we dealt with the incident.
"The cause of the fire is believed to have been accidental ignition and the incident was dealt with by 6.59pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026."
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