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Lithium Battery Fire at Belfast Scrap Yard | Belfast News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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Summary
Another major fire erupted at Belfast’s Clearway Disposals scrap yard, marking the third blaze in recent years — and this time, firefighters battled smoke for a full day. Investigators suspect a lithium battery sparked the fire, highlighting a growing danger as these batteries slip into recycling streams and can ignite unexpectedly. Clearway issued an apology, acknowledging responsibility and pledging cooperation with investigations while calling for collective action from government, industry, and consumers to tackle the lithium-ion recycling crisis. Though officials can’t confirm a link to past fires, they note those too were accidental. The environmental agency is now reviewing this incident for potential permit violations or ecological damage, following up on previous concerns after Clearway updated safety plans following last May’s fire. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fd9b80f0403d73b1