Bullitt Hotel: Firefighters bring Babel blaze under control
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The blaze has been brought under control by fire crews
A fire that broke out at the rooftop bar Babel in Belfast has been brought under control by firefighters on Tuesday evening.
Earlier, smoke had been seen pouring out from the bar in the Bullitt Hotel on Ann Street.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service sent eight appliances to the scene of the blaze.
No-one was hurt in the blaze with all staff and guests exiting the building safely.
About 60 firefighters helped put out the blaze.
It caused widespread traffic disruption during one of the busiest periods of the day for road users in city centre.
Traffic in Victoria Street and Ann Street is now beginning to move in the city centre however diversions still remain in place.
Fire crews were sent to the scene on Tuesday afternoon
The Bullitt Hotel posted on Facebook to confirm a fire had broken out.
It said "all guests and staff have been evacuated safely" and thanked the emergency services "for such a quick response".
Hospitality Ulster described news of the fire as "devastating".
Its Chief Executive Colin Neill said it would do everything it could "to support the management and staff as the situation evolves".
Police have closed off Victoria Street in the city centre