Belfast City Council voted to remove bonfire materials from Meridi Street, citing concerns about asbestos and potential disruption to the electrical supply. The Strategic Policy and Resources Committee's vote included support from Sinn Féin, Alliance, SDLP, and Green Party representatives, while the DUP opposed it. The PSNI has declared the situation a major incident and established a Tactical Coordination Group for risk assessment. A warning from paramilitaries indicated the possibility of serious disorder if bonfire removal is attempted, giving rise to fears for public safety and order in the area.
"The PSNI have received a formal request for assistance from Belfast City Council in relation to the removal of material from a bonfire site at Meridi Street in south Belfast."
"A joint statement issued on behalf of paramilitaries in south Belfast has also warned of the possibility of 'serious and sustained disorder.'"
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