Fact check: Video of Russian gas explosion misrepresented as Belfast unrest
A video showing a large fire, falsely claimed on social media to depict recent unrest in Belfast, actually shows a gas pipeline explosion in Russia. The article debunks the misinformation by tracing the clip's origin and providing factual context about the real event.
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A 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.
The video has been shared widely across multiple platforms, fueling confusion about the situation in Northern Ireland.
This is the latest example of how out-of-context footage can spread rapidly and distort public understanding of real-world events.
From the article
A 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.
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