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Large fire burning at site in east Belfast

News imageBBC Yellow, blue and white police vehicle at the scene of a fire in Belfast at East twin Road. There is black smoke and a brown brick building in the distance.BBC
Police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are attending the incident

Six fire appliances are at the scene of a large fire at a site in east Belfast.

Flames and plumes of black smoke could be seen emerging from the area in the city's Titanic Quarter on Sunday afternoon.

Police have advised motorists to avoid the East Twin Road area "due to an ongoing fire in the vicinity".

They said people should seek an alternative route for their journey.

News imageSmoke rising from a site in Belfast's East Twin Road. There is a crane to the left.
The fire is at a site in Belfast's Titanic Quarter and motorists have been advised to avoid the East Twin Road