The attack is the second on the infrastructure in as many days
5G mast torched in west Belfast arson
Emergency services are currently in attendance after a 5G mast was set on fire in west Belfast.
Firefighters were called to the scene of the blaze on the Glen Road on Thursday night.
Two appliances, including an aerial platform, are at the scene.
It is understood the mast has sustained significant damage.
The Glen Road was earlier closed from its junction with the Shaw’s Road to the junction with Colinwell Grove, but has now reopened.
The mast has sustained significant damage. Pic: Kevin Scott
The attack is the second in as many nights on Belfast’s 5G infrastructure after a mast on Annadale Embankment in south Belfast was torched on Wednesday evening.
Sinn Féin councillor Ronan McLaughlin has warned the ongoing vandalism could put lives at risk.
“The ongoing campaign by a small minority to destroy vital infrastructure in our city is having a detrimental impact on our communities,” he said.
“That these arsonists feel comfortable carrying out these acts in broad daylight on a main road is deeply concerning, and is an indictment of the lack of action taken to date.
“With poor connectivity now common in west Belfast, there is a real risk lives could be lost because of weak phone signal.
“It’s time for those involved to face justice and be taken off our streets.”
Emergency services at the scene of the incident in west Belfast. Pic: Kevin Scott
A spokesperson for the PSNI confirmed the road has now reopened.