21/03/2012

Fire At Titanic Quarter Flats

Emergency Services have been called in to deal with a fire at a block of flats in Belfast's Titanic quarter.

According to a report by UTV the blaze broke out just after 1.30pm this afternoon.

The flats are located in the Queen's Road area, close to the Odyssey Arena.

Six fire engines and emergency teams are currently at the scene.

No other details, such as how the fire started or whether there have been any casualties, have been revealed.

(LB/GK)

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