NewsUK NewsBelfastLIVEUpdated just nowBelfast Harbour Police and fire crews are currently at the Clearway industrial site in the Titanic Quarter as a massive plume of smoke can be seen for miles rising over the cityA huge fire has erupted at Belfast HarbourFire crews have rushed to the scene of a massive blaze which has broken out at a recycling centre in Belfast.A column of black smoke could be seen for miles rising above the Clearway industrial site in the Titanic Quarter on Sunday afternoon.Belfast Harbour Police and fire crews are currently on the scene, with at least two fire engines in attendance.‌View PostView PostToday14:56 BSTDramatic clip shows man leap onto boat A video clip shared online shows a man running along the dockside with flames leaping into the air behind him before he jumps onto a boat in dramatic scenes this afternoon.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday14:53 BSTSmoke over Titanic QuarterBBC Wales journalist Sue Charles has posted a picture of the fire on XContent cannot be displayed without consentToday14:53 BST'Keep windows and doors closed'Local DUP MP Gavin Robsinson said: "I understand a recycling plant in the Harbour Estate is currently ablaze, with fire crews in attendance."A large plume of smoke is affecting parts of Inner East Belfast, including Victoria Park."Residents nearby are advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution, particularly where smoke is visible or there is a strong smell in the air."Please avoid the immediate area and allow emergency services to carry out their work safely."Today14:47 BSTFire service contacted for comment The Mirror has contacted the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service for a comment. We will bring you an update as soon as we know more.Today14:47 BSTAvoid using East Twin RoadThe PSNI has advised road-users in east Belfast to avoid the East Twin Road area due to the fire.Today14:45 BSTEmergency crews 'use fire fighting boat'Reports on social media indicate a fire-fighting tug is assisting the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service tackling the flames in a yard near the waterside.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday14:44 BSTFire started at around 1.30pmThe fire is believed to have started at around 1:30pm.Plumes of thick black smoke can be seen billowing from a scrap metal yard in the Titanic Quarter area(Image: @billmanwaring/X)Today14:43 BSTVideo shows smoke rising over cityA video posted to social media shows the scale of the blaze, with thick black smoke rising high over Belfast this afternoon.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday14:39 BSTPolice issue statement as fire erupts in BelfastPolice said: “Road-users in east Belfast are advised to avoid the East Twin Road area due to an ongoing fire in the vicinity this afternoon.“Please seek an alternative route for your journey.”Fire crews are at the scene of a large blaze in the Belfast Harbour area. It is understood to be at a scrap metal yard in the Titanic Quarter area.Large plumes of smoke could be seen coming from the site this lunchtime.‌