Fire fighters were called to a fire at Flame restaurant in Belfast city centre.

Five appliances were in attendance at the incident on Howard Street.

The BBC understands a small fire broke out on the roof of the restaurant.

About 70 customers had to be evacuated.

Skip Twitter post by @FlameBelfast We are all ok! ❤️

Thanks to the quick and amazing fire service!

All our staff did amazing!



Flame will be back up and running ASAP! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3528UY6b4J — Flame Restaurant (@FlameBelfast) October 23, 2018 Report

Flame celebrated its fifth birthday on Sunday.

Residents at an adjoining hotel were not allowed the return to their rooms as the fire service dealt with the fire.