30th Oct 2024 08:41
(Alliance News) - Two people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at BAE Systems PLC's Barrow-in-Furness shipyard in Cumbria, police said.
Cumbria Constabulary said the fire at the nuclear submarine shipyard broke out at about 0045 GMT and was ongoing.
Police said there is "no nuclear risk", but two people were taken to hospital for suspected smoke inhalation.
A statement said: "At this time there are no other casualties and everyone else have been evacuated from the Devonshire Dock Hall and are accounted for."
Vision shared on social media overnight showed flames shooting out from the Devonshire Dock Hall building, with alarms blaring in the background.
The force advised people living nearby to "remain indoors whilst emergency services respond to the incident and keep doors and windows closed".
The facility is home to Britain's Astute-class submarines and Dreadnought programme.
BAE Systems has been contacted for comment.
BAE Systems shares fell 2.1% to 1,252.50 pence each on Wednesday morning in London.
By John Besley
Press Association: News
source: PA
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