The scene this morning as a bonfire in Sandy Row is set alight

THE Fire Service is currently attending a bonfire which was set alight in Sandy Row in Belfast city centre this morning.

Fire crews received a call at 9.30 am that the bonfire on Wellwood Street close to Great Victoria Street and the Days Hotel was alight.

Two appliances were sent to the scene from the nearby Ormeau Road fire station.

The PSNI are also in attendance dealing with traffic disruption in the area for morning commuters.