BAE Systems fire Barrow-in-Furness: Huge blaze breaks out at nuclear submarine shipyard

Flames and smoke have been seen filling the night sky at the headquarters of BAE Systems Submarines in Barrow-in-Furness, where UK's nuclear submarines are made

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said, in a statement released on Twitter: "Fire crews are currently dealing with an Fire in the vicinity of BAE systems in Barrow, residents in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the area. We appreciated your co operation whilst we deal with the incident." [sic]

Police say two people have been taken to hospital but there is "no nuclear risk." Fire crews have urged local people to keep windows and doors shut.

Cumbria Police said in a statement: "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 (30 Oct) and remains on-going.

Two people were taken to hospital as a massive blaze engulfed BAE Systems where Britain's nuclear submarines are built, with the blaze described as "significant" by police.

Images and videos show a dramatic inferno against the night sky at BAE Systems Submarines' HQ in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The British defence giant - known for designing, developing, and producing weapons - builds and assembles the nation's nuclear submarines on site.

"There is no nuclear risk. However, people living nearby are advised to remain indoors whilst emergency services respond to the incident and keep doors and windows closed.

"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."

A BAE Systems spokesperson said: "We are working with emergency services to deal with a fire at our site in Barrow in Furness.

"The area around the Devonshire Dock Hall has been evacuated and everyone has been accounted for.

"Two colleagues were taken to hospital having suffered suspected smoke inhalation and have both since been released. We will provide further updates in due course."

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