Smoke seen drifting over Belfast

An oil fire was the cause of large plumes of smoke seen over Belfast on Thursday.

Around midday, a thick plume could be seen coming from the north of the city.

Fire crews attended an incident in York Park, in the Fortwilliam area.

A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said firefighters were dealing with an oil tank blaze.

"Two fire appliances from Whitla Fire Station, one fire appliance from Westland Fire Station and one fire appliance from Central Fire Station attended," a spokesperson said.

The UUP's Julie-Anne Corr-Johnston tweeted: "Fire crews tackling an oil fueled blaze here in York Park.

"Occupiers thankfully escaped without injury but as you would expect terribly shaken. Good neighbours providing shelter and comfort while NIFRS get things under control."

Trafficwatch NI added: "Belfast smoke drifting across M2 around Seaview near NI Railways workshop - fire on private land adjacent rail track (12:02)."

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