One of the fire appliances at scene of fire in Belfast City Centre on Wednesday night

FIRE crews are tackling a blaze in Belfast city centre on Wednesday night.

The fire broke out in a building at the junction of Queen Street and Castle Street close to the Castle Court Shopping Centre.

Three NIFRS appliances are dealing with the incident and roads in the area have been sealed-off.

Fire-fighters are using cutting equipment to get into the building.

Police are advising motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area.