More than 40 firefighters were tackling a blaze at a factory in west Belfast.

Fire appliances, a high reach aerial machine and a command unit were in attendance.

A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service statement said: “Extensive firefighting operations are ongoing.”

The fire was reported at 6pm on Saturday evening.

Crews tackle the blaze in west Belfast  (Niall Carson/PA)
Firefighters tackle the blaze in west Belfast (Niall Carson/PA)

The factory, Belfast Crystal, is on Blackstaff Road in Kennedy Way industrial estate.