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| B&M Bargains Belfast shop fire extinguished | B&M Bargains Belfast shop fire extinguished |
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| A fire that badly damaged a shop in Belfast city centre has been put out. | A fire that badly damaged a shop in Belfast city centre has been put out. |
| About 40 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze at B&M Bargains shop in Rosemary Street after it was spotted by police at about 05:10 BST on Friday. | About 40 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze at B&M Bargains shop in Rosemary Street after it was spotted by police at about 05:10 BST on Friday. |
| Firefighters managed to contain the blaze to the first floor of the three-storey building and prevent it spreading to neighbouring shops. | Firefighters managed to contain the blaze to the first floor of the three-storey building and prevent it spreading to neighbouring shops. |
| A spokesperson said firefighters "worked in challenging conditions" to bring it under control. | |
| The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson added: "At the height of the incident 10 fire appliances, two aerial platforms, a command support unit and 40 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze. | |
| "The cordon has now been reviewed and members of the public and business owners can now access the arcade. | |
| "At this stage it's too early to determine the cause of the fire and an investigation will begin in due course." |