A huge blaze has broken out at a BAE Systems submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - and residents were initially warned to keep windows and doors closed
Residents near the nuclear submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness were given reassurances there was "no nuclear risk" following a fire at BAE Systems' Devonshire Dock Hall today, quelling local concerns over safety. The blaze broke out around 12.45am, leading to dramatic photos spreading online, taken by residents across the port city and beyond.
Given BAE Systems' role as Europe's largest defence contractor serving the Ministry of Defence, the incident sparked severe worry among Barrow's inhabitants, with one voicing apprehension on social media: "Isn't this actually really bad? ... I just thought nuclear subs." Cumbria Police provided an update, maintaining: "Emergency services are currently in attendance at BAE at a significant fire at the site. This incident was reported at around 00.44am this morning and remains ongoing."
"Two people have been taken to hospital having suffered suspected smoke inhalation. At this time there are no other casualties and everyone else have been evacuated from the Devonshire Dock Hall and are accounted for. A road closure is in place on Michaelson Bridge."
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