A popular Belfast bar and nightclub has been evacuated this evening following a 'serious fire'.
Kremlin on Donegall Street say a blaze broke out at the property earlier this evening resulting in the popular nightspot being unable to open for New Year's Eve celebrations.
In a statement the owners stated: "Due to a serious fire at Kremlin this evening, we will no longer be opening tonight. Thankfully everybody was evacuated without injury and we'd like to thank NIFRS for their quick response.
"We'll update you with further details when available and we apologise for the inconvenience on this of all nights."
It's not clear at this stage what caused the blaze.
Owners have advised those with tickets for tonight's celebrations to claim their refunds from tomorrow.
They added: "Anybody with a ticket for our NYE celebrations will be able to claim a refund from Union Street Bar from tomorrow *(1st January) and for the next seven days."
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