US EditionBelfast Live Readers Have Their Say on Controversial South Belfast Bonfire
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 11 – Northern Ireland Environment Minister warns of asbestos dangers at a loyalist bonfire near hospital power supply and urges caution ahead of July 12 parades.
- On Wednesday, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir urged people not to light the south Belfast bonfire due to asbestos risks and its proximity to a hospital power substation.
- Following an NIEA inspection, suspected asbestos was found at five locations on the site near a hospital substation, raising safety concerns.
- The NIEA notes that asbestos removal is scheduled to start on July 16, requiring the site to be fully vacated for several weeks due to its complexity.
- Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service responded to 277 calls from 6 pm to 2 am, a 154% increase over 2024, amid safety concerns over the bonfire.
- Amid safety concerns, Belfast's controversial bonfire site remains lit despite asbestos and political disputes, with legal challenges and warnings highlighting tensions ahead of July 12.
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