Emergency services are at the scene of a fire which has broken out at Primark in Belfast City Centre.
The blaze started at around 11am on the top floor of the five-storey building. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is advising the public to avoid the Castle Street and Royal Avenue areas.
Primark Belfast ???????? pic.twitter.com/MhJaKEjD3c
— Mick Feeney (@feendogg2011) August 28, 2018
Primark Bank Buildings in Belfast City Centre on Fire, building has been evacuated. I would urge public to keep a safe distance from the site. Emergency services at the scene and responding. #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/dDXWOs4nx4
— Deirdre Hargey (@DeirdreHargey) August 28, 2018
Massive blaze at the Primark store in Belfast. Smoke cloud visible for miles. Hopefully everyone was safely evacuated and the blaze can be brought under control. Avoid the castle street/royal avenue area. pic.twitter.com/Gr7jpddVpf
— Tom McKillop (@thomasmckillop) August 28, 2018
Flames now engulfing the top floor of Primark as in Belfast City Centre as Police are asking people to leave the immediate area pic.twitter.com/wNiGCtkQkh
— Niall McCracken (@Niall_journo) August 28, 2018
According to the BBC, the building is currently undergoing a major refurbishment.
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