The Belfast Blitz: Timeline of the Fire Raid

Throughout the night of 4th-5th May 1941, tons of incendiary bombs and high explosives fell on the city of Belfast. The resulting infernos caused great damage.

Incidents occurring during the Fire Raid

As incendiary bombs and high explosive bombs fell on the north and east of the city of Belfast, working-class areas felt the full force of the attack as did the city centre.

Allworthy Avenue, Belfast

Belfast

On 5th May 1941, during the Fire Raid of the Belfast Blitz, incendiary bombs fell causing fires on Allworthy Avenue off the Antrim Road in North Belfast.

Antrim Road, Belfast

Belfast

On 15th-16th April 1941, Luftwaffe bombs caused havy damage to residential areas off the Antrim Road in North Belfast resulting in many deaths in the locality.

Spamount Street, Belfast

Belfast

On the night of 4th-5th May 1941, A.R.P. Wardens at Post 372 reported to Glenravel R.U.C. Barracks about a fire at the junction with North Queen Street.

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