Violent protests in Belfast lead to widespread damage as homes, vehicles, and a bus are set on fire. According to reports, the unrest follows a knife attack in the city earlier this week. In BBC’s account, the destruction occurs during violent protests on Tuesday night, with properties and vehicles burning as crowds gather. The Independent similarly describes a night of disorder that follows the knife attack, saying homes are left “scorched” after the unrest, and referencing video showing the aftermath of fires at residential properties. Both outlets link the disturbances directly to the knife attack and describe fires as a major part of the damage left behind. While details such as the exact locations and the scale of the fires are not fully specified in the two accounts provided, they are consistent that the unrest includes arson affecting homes and other assets, and that the incident prompts ongoing concern in the city as cleanup and damage assessment begin.