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Police Will Not Assist in Removal of Contentious Bonfire in Belfast

SOUTH BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 10 – Northern Ireland Environment Agency removed 20 kilograms of asbestos from a bonfire site amid health concerns and risks to nearby hospital electricity infrastructure, officials said.

  • The Police Service of Northern Ireland declared a 'major incident' regarding a contentious bonfire in south Belfast as they evaluate a request for removal assistance from Belfast City Council.
  • The PSNI stated that no decision had been made on assisting the removal and they are collaborating with community representatives and partner agencies.
  • Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson announced plans for legal action against the dismantling of the bonfire, questioning the decision-making process.
  • Belfast City Council confirmed that the responsibility for the land remains with the landowner, and they are collaborating with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency on this issue.
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Police will not assist in removal of contentious bonfire in Belfast

Concerns have been raised over the bonfire, which is on a site which contains asbestos and is close to an electricity substation.

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stol.it broke the news in Bolzano, Italy on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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