Huge fire breaks out at the British nuclear submarine yard: Barrow site is currently building a new £1.6 billion ship. GBP – Local residents tell of fear as smoke billows from historic dock

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Two workers at a nuclear submarine yard have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at the site in the early hours of the morning.

Shocking footage showed smoke billowing from BAE Systems in Barrow, which is currently building a £1.6bn submarine for the Royal Navy.

Emergency services moved to the scene just before 1 o’clock today following reports of the fire.

BAE Systems said two workers suffered smoke inhalation and were treated in hospital.

It is unclear what is burning at the site, which has made all but three of Britain’s nuclear submarines.

Two people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at BAE Systems in Barrow, Cumbria

Emergency services raced to the nuclear submarine shipyard around 1 a.m. Wednesday

Police have urged local residents to stay inside while the emergency services deal with the incident

The £1.6 billion HMS Agincourt is currently under construction in the yard.

Cumbria Police said there is no nuclear risk as a result of the fire.

However, the force asked that locals living nearby stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed.

It said in a statement at 04:00: ‘Emergency services are currently in attendance at BAE to a significant fire on site.

‘This incident was reported at approximately 00:44 this morning and is ongoing.

“There is no nuclear risk. But people living nearby are advised to stay indoors while emergency services respond to the incident and keep doors and windows closed.

‘Two people have been taken to hospital for suspected smoke inhalation.

“At this time there are no other injuries and everyone else has been evacuated from Devonshire Dock Hall and is accounted for.

‘A road closure is in place on the Michaelson Bridge.’

BAE Systems said: ‘We are working with emergency services to deal with a fire at the site in Barrow in Furness.

‘Two colleagues have been taken to hospital as they are suspected of having inhaled smoke.

“At this time there are no other injuries and everyone else has been evacuated from Devonshire Dock Hall and is accounted for.”

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service added: ‘Fire crews are currently working on a fire near BAE systems in Barrow, residents in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the area.

‘We appreciated your cooperation as we deal with the incident.’

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