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Two hospitalised after nuclear sub shipyard fire Two hospitalised after nuclear sub shipyard fire
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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, police have said.
Emergency services were called to the site, where the UK's nuclear submarines are built, at about 00:44 GMT on Wednesday.Emergency services were called to the site, where the UK's nuclear submarines are built, at about 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 said to be suffering from suspected smoke inhalation and have since been released, BAE confirmed, with everyone "accounted for".
Cumbria Police said there was "no nuclear risk".Cumbria Police said there was "no nuclear risk".
The force has withdrawn advice for those living nearby to stay indoors but people should keep their doors and windows closed. Police said the Devonshire Dock Hall, the site's main building facility, was evacuated overnight.
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said an investigation into the cause of the fire was under way.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) said it was working closely with BAE and the emergency services following the fire.
Stuart Hook, from the fire 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.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.
Police said the Devonshire Dock Hall, the site's main building facility, had been evacuated.
There are no longer any signs of fire but emergency services remain at the scene and smoke damage can be seen on the facility.
The doors of the affected building remain open and there is a metallic smell of smoke in the air.
The force said the fire service is likely to be on the site for "much of the day".
A road closure is also in place at the nearby Michaelson Bridge.
Smoke was seen coming from the building during the early hoursSmoke was seen coming from the building during 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.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.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 added. "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".
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".
"That's how intense it must have been at the time," he said.
Residents have been told to keep their doors and windows closedResidents have been told to keep their doors and windows closed
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 or not they should go in.Workers turning up for their shifts were confused as to which parts of the site were accessible and whether or not 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 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.
All other staff have been told to attend as usual but to check the employee hotline if they need more details.All other staff have been told to attend as usual but to check the employee hotline if they need more details.
Roads at nearby Michaelson Bridge are expected to reopen.
Smoke damage can be seen to the top of the buildingSmoke damage can be seen to 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 around 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 to have been built in the hall 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 Vanguard submarines 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.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.
Contacted for additional comment, the Ministry of Defence referred the BBC to BAE Systems while the incident was ongoing. Additional reporting by PA Media
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