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Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard
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Watch: Plume of smoke as fire breaks out during the early hours of WednesdayWatch: Plume of smoke as fire breaks out during the early hours of Wednesday
Two people were taken to hospital after a "significant fire" broke out at the BAE Systems nuclear submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, police have said. Two people were taken to hospital after a "significant fire" broke out at the BAE Systems nuclear submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness.
Emergency services were called to the site, where the UK's nuclear submarines are built, at about 00:44 GMT on Wednesday. The blaze at the site, where the UK's nuclear submarines are built, was reported at 00:44 GMT on Wednesday.
Those taken to hospital were said to be suffering from suspected smoke inhalation and have since been released, BAE confirmed, with everyone "accounted for". Those taken to hospital were thought to be suffering from smoke inhalation and have since been released, BAE confirmed, with everyone "accounted for".
Cumbria Police said there was "no nuclear risk". An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way.Cumbria Police said there was "no nuclear risk". An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way.
Police said the Devonshire Dock Hall, the site's main building facility, was evacuated overnight. Firefighters said they had supressed the blaze and had moved to dampening it down at about 15:00.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) said it was working closely with BAE and the emergency services following the fire. Earlier, police said the Devonshire Dock Hall, the site's main building facility, was evacuated overnight.
'Thick black smoke' The Ministry of Defence (MOD) said it was working with BAE and the emergency services following the fire.
Stuart Hook, from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, said 15 appliances had been at the scene tackling the blaze, which has since been extinguished, and many "tired firefighters" were on their way home.
People living nearby should keep their doors and windows closed.
Drivers in the area have also been told to close their windows, air vents and sunroofs, as well as to turn off fans and air conditioning units.
Smoke was seen coming from the building during the early hoursSmoke was seen coming from the building during the early hours
Stuart Hook, from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, said 15 appliances had been at the scene tackling the blaze and many "tired firefighters" were on their way home.
Drivers in the area have were told to close their windows, air vents and sunroofs, as well as to turn off fans and air conditioning units.
David Harris, who lives nearby, said he could see "smoke in the distance" after leaving a local gym in the early hours.David Harris, who lives nearby, said he could see "smoke in the distance" after leaving a local gym in the early hours.
He said emergency services were already at the scene when he arrived.
"Given the equipment used within the submarines… I only live a few streets back from where I took the footage so I did feel worried," he told the BBC."Given the equipment used within the submarines… I only live a few streets back from where I took the footage so I did feel worried," he told the BBC.
Another resident, Donna Butler, said she saw "a lot of black smoke" which was "really thick".Another resident, Donna Butler, said she saw "a lot of black smoke" which was "really thick".
Jeff Holt said as soon as he stepped outside his home, which is about a mile away from the shipyard, he could "smell the burning and smoke".Jeff Holt said as soon as he stepped outside his home, which is about a mile away from the shipyard, he could "smell the burning and smoke".
Residents have been told to keep their doors and windows closed Drivers in the area were warned to close air vents and turn off their air conditioning
Debbie Holliday, 37, who lives opposite the Devonshire Dock Hall where the fire started, said she was woken by the alarm from the site and could see "lots of smoke". Debbie Holliday, 37, who lives opposite Devonshire Dock Hall, said she was woken by the alarm at the site and could see "lots of smoke".
She said her children slept through it but she could "hear what sounded like fireworks as well as the alarm and could see bright flashes where the fire was".She said her children slept through it but she could "hear what sounded like fireworks as well as the alarm and could see bright flashes where the fire was".
"I started to get more concerned when I saw flames on the roof," she said."I started to get more concerned when I saw flames on the roof," she said.
"We just stayed inside and shut the windows"."We just stayed inside and shut the windows".
On Wednesday morning there was a metallic smell of smoke in the air and the doors of the affected building remained open, with smoke damage seen on the facility.On Wednesday morning there was a metallic smell of smoke in the air and the doors of the affected building remained open, with smoke damage seen on the facility.
Workers turning up for their shifts were confused as to which parts of the site were accessible and whether they should go in.Workers turning up for their shifts were confused as to which parts of the site were accessible and whether they should go in.
BAE has since told non-essential staff at Devonshire Dock Hall to not go to work on Wednesday morning and to work from home if possible. BAE told non-essential staff at Devonshire Dock Hall not to go to work on Wednesday morning and to work from home if possible.
All other staff have been told to attend as usual but to check the employee hotline if they need more details. All other staff were asked to attend as usual but to check the employee hotline if they need more details.
Roads at nearby Michaelson Bridge have since reopened.Roads at nearby Michaelson Bridge have since reopened.
Smoke damage can be seen to the top of the building Smoke damage can be seen at the top of the building
Covering around six acres, the hall is the second-largest indoor shipbuilding complex of its kind in Europe, according to BAE Systems. Covering about six acres, the hall is the second-largest indoor shipbuilding complex of its kind in Europe, according to BAE Systems.
The craft to have been built in the hall include the four Vanguard Class submarines that make up the UK's Trident nuclear programme. The craft built there include the four Vanguard Class submarines that make up the UK's Trident nuclear programme.
Four new nuclear submarines from the Dreadnought Class are currently being built at the site and are due to replace the Vanguard submarines in the early 2030s. Four new nuclear submarines from the Dreadnought Class are currently being built at the site and are due to replace the Vanguards in the early 2030s.
And the last of the Royal Navy's seven new nuclear-powered submarines, part of the Astute Class, is also being built at the site. The last of the Royal Navy's seven new nuclear-powered submarines, part of the Astute Class, is also being built at the site.
Shares in the FTSE 100-listed company fell as much as 2% in morning trading on Wednesday.Shares in the FTSE 100-listed company fell as much as 2% in morning trading on Wednesday.
Additional reporting by PA MediaAdditional reporting by PA Media
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