02/09/2016

Fire At Recycling Plant In West Belfast Being Treated As 'Accidental'

A fire at a recycling plant in west Belfast is being treated as accidental, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS).

The blaze at Wastebeater Recycling on the Blackstaff Road in Kennedy Way broke out on Wednesday afternoon, 31 August.

A spokesperson from NIFRS said: "Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service is treating the fire at Wastebeater Recycling Plant in west Belfast as accidental.

"Firefighters continue to carry out the dampening down operation as a large quantity of waste is still smouldering. 2 Fire Appliances and one aerial pumping appliance remain at the scene with all roads now re-opened to traffic in the area."

(CD)


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