The emergency services attended a flat fire in North Belfast this evening.
The fire service were called to the blaze on Flax Street off Crumlin Road at 9.09pm on Friday, March 7, following reports of a fire at a flat in the area.
Four appliances were sent to the scene along with an aerial appliance with the street being closed off while firefighters dealt with the blaze.
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There were reports of large amounts of smoke in the area at the time of the fire.
It is not known whether or not the flat was occupied at the time of the fire or if there have been any injuries.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has said that the incident was resolvev by 10.15pm and Flax Street reopened.
The cause of ignition is not yet known.
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