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A video is being shared widely on social media with claims it shows the city of Belfast burning during recent unrest. But the clip actually shows the aftermath of a gas pipeline explosion in Russia, and has nothing to do with the disorder in Northern Ireland.

fullfact.orgVideo of Russian gas explosion falsely claimed to show Belfast unrest – Full FactA clip of a large fire is circulating on social media with false claims it depicts recent disorder in Belfast—but the footage actually shows a gas pipeline explosion in Russia.

12/6/26, 1:00 pm41 reposts75 likes

Jack Barrow

@jackbarrowuk.bsky.social

12 June

We should track down the original poster of that account, look at it's timeline and if there is evidence that it's not a one off mistake the account should be closed down. If legislation is required to do this then so be it.

Helen

@helenm40.bsky.social

12 June

Ok. Doesn't change the fact that white racists are in fact burning houses down in Belfast.