Firefighters Still Working on Belfast Recycling Plant Blaze

Firefighters have been struggling to put out a fire at a recycling plant in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The blaze erupted on Wednesday afternoon, when trash caught on fire at the recycling plant.

75 personnel & 12 appliances tackling fire in West Belfast. Please avoid area & those living nearby should keep doors & windows closed.

— NIFRS (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) August 31, 2016

​According to the News Letter daily, the fire could take days to eliminate because of the large volume of waste that is burning.

A very busy night for all involved in tackling the blaze #staysafe https://t.co/mbkFF7xld9

— NIFRS (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) August 31, 2016

​There have been no reports of casualties.

Please avoid area around Wastebeater facility in W Belfast — both on foot and in vehicles — to leave emergency access available at all times

— NIFRS (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) August 31, 2016