Firefighters Battle for over 24 Hours to Control 4,500 Tonnes of Burning Cars in Belfast Shipyard

Belfast: Large fire at shipyard extinguished after two days

At the peak more than 50 firefighters worked overnight to control the blaze, which involved "approximately 4,500 tonnes of scrap cars and loose metal".

Firefighters to spend second night tackling Belfast blaze

Firefighters battle for over 24 hours to control 4,500 tonnes of burning cars in Belfast shipyard

Firefighters are expected to spend their second night, tonight, battling a blaze in Belfast shipyard involving 4,500 tonnes of scrap cars.

NIFRS Statement: Large Fire, East Twin Road, Belfast Harbour

The large fire at a metal recycling facility on East Twin Road, Belfast Harbour has now ended. The initial call was received at 12.14pm on Wednesday 2 September 2026. The post NIFRS Statement: Large Fire, East Twin Road, Belfast Harbour appeared first on Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service.