Fire at Bullitt Belfast hotel now under control

A fire that broke out yesterday at the Bullitt Belfast hotel is now under control and the hotel has said that all guests and staff were evacuated safely.

“We can confirm a fire has broken out at the hotel,” the hotel posted on its Facebook page. “Huge thanks to the emergency services for such a quick response.”

Approximately 60 firefighters were brought in to tackle the blaze.

Hospitality Ulster’s chief executive Colin Neill described it as “devastating news” and said: “We will do all we can to support the management and staff as the situation evolves.”

Photo: Jim Crawford