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What are the immediate consequences of the disagreement over safety arrangements at Boucher Road Playing Fields, and what specific actions are needed to resolve the issue?

Due to a disagreement over safety arrangements, major Belfast summer concerts featuring artists like Sam Fender and Fontaines D.C. are in jeopardy. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has denied Belfast City Council (BCC) access to a neighboring site previously used as an emergency exit for the 40,000-person events. This lack of access threatens the viability of the planned concerts.