Firefighters have evacuated residents from their homes in Belfast after major fires broke out during a night of unrest in the city.Emergency crews were seen escorting families to safety as flames engulfed buildings and vehicles, with thick smoke rising over affected neighborhoods.Footage from Lendrick Street shows firefighters working to contain multiple blazes while police moved in to secure the area.The disorder erupted amid anti-immigration protests following a stabbing incident that has shocked the country and intensified public tensions.Authorities say the situation escalated quickly, with parts of the city experiencing widespread disruption and emergency response operations.Residents described scenes of panic as fire and emergency services worked through the night to bring the situation under control.Police have increased their presence across Belfast as they investigate the cause of the fires and the circumstances surrounding the unrest.Officials have urged calm, warning that violence and destruction will not be tolerated as tensions remain high.Several families have been displaced as a result of the damage, with local support services now assisting those affected.The situation remains under close monitoring as authorities attempt to restore order and prevent further escalation in the city. Australia Africa Middle East Asia Politics
