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Crews were called to the large fire at Samuel Street and North Street at around 2.40am on Wednesday, May 31. Multiple road closures were in place for most of the day.
On Wednesday evening, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service group commander Gerry Clifton confirmed the fire was over. Commander Clifton said: “The cause of the fire remains under investigation and we will continue to work with the Police Service of Northern Ireland and our other partner agencies during the course of the investigation. NIFRS received the initial call at 2.40am this morning.
“At the height of the incident there were 40 firefighters and eight officers involved in the firefighting operation. Six Fire Appliances from Central, Whitla, Springfield, Westland & Cadogan, a Command Support Unit from Lisburn and two Aerial Appliances from Springfield and Knock attended the incident.
“Our Firefighters worked tirelessly throughout the duration of the incident to ensure that the fire was brought under control and prevented the spread to nearby premises in Belfast City Centre.Police are investigating and one man has been arrested in relation to this incident and remains in custody at this time.
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