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28/08/2018
Major Fire At Belfast's Primark Store
Update: Police have now closed Royal Avenue in Belfast City Centre as Northern Ireland Fire And Rescue Service continue to try and bring the fire under control.
Video footage from the scene reveals that fire appears to be on the roof of the building.
There are no reports of any injuries and the public are being encouraged to avoid the area.
The Translink Metro bus service is likely to be affected by the incident, with Royal Avenue being a key route through the city centre for many of its services.
The Primark store in Belfast city centre is currently on fire.
A number of fire engines and an aerial appliance are currently at the scene of the fire, which is understood to have begun at about 11.30am.
The Primark store is on the corner of Castle Street and Royal Avenue.
The incident is ongoing.
Video and images courtesy of Mia Downey.
Video footage from the scene reveals that fire appears to be on the roof of the building.
There are no reports of any injuries and the public are being encouraged to avoid the area.
The Translink Metro bus service is likely to be affected by the incident, with Royal Avenue being a key route through the city centre for many of its services.
The Primark store in Belfast city centre is currently on fire.
A number of fire engines and an aerial appliance are currently at the scene of the fire, which is understood to have begun at about 11.30am.
The Primark store is on the corner of Castle Street and Royal Avenue.
The incident is ongoing.
Video and images courtesy of Mia Downey.
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