More than 50 firefighters with nine pumping appliances, including an aerial unit and high-volume pump, plus two tug boats assisting from the water, are tackling the blaze near Belfast Harbour.

Emergency crews from Belfast Harbour Police and Belfast City Fire are on scene, with at least two fire engines present by early afternoon.

The fire remains close to the harbour, with two tugboats aiding from the water as the incident unfolds.

East Twin Road and the adjacent Quayside area are closed to traffic and pedestrians, with residents advised to keep doors and windows shut and avoid the area.

Road closures affect Queens Road and East Twin Road as responders coordinate the response, with clear advisories for residents to stay indoors.

There are no reported injuries at this time, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service.

The incident is being covered as a live blog with updates from reporters on the scene.

The site is located on Queen’s Island, adjacent to Air Products, a gas cylinders and equipment company.

The fire began around 1:30 PM local time, with video and social media posts showing a large blaze and dense smoke over the city.

Coordination is underway among Queens Road, East Twin Road, PSNI, NI Fire & Rescue Service, Belfast Harbour Police, and Clearway staff.

Initial reports describe a large scrap metal recycling facility in the Titanic Quarter under fire, with a massive plume of thick black smoke visible from the Clearway site.

Emergency services have used a fire-fighting boat, and the PSNI has issued road advisories related to the incident.