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Two workers at a nuclear submarine shipyard have been raced to hospital after a fire broke out on site in the early hours of the morning.
Shocking footage showed smoke billowing from BAE Systems in Barrow, which is currently building a £1.6billion sub for the Royal Navy.
Emergency services rushed to the site just before 1am today after reports of the blaze.
BAE Systems said two workers had suffered smoke inhalation, and were being treated in hospital.
It is unclear what is burning on the site, which has made all but three of the UK’s nuclear submarines.
The £1.6bn HMS Agincourt is understood to be currently under construction at the site.
Two people have been raced to hospital after a blaze broke out at BAE Systems in Barrow, Cumbria
Emergency services raced to the nuclear submarine shipping yard around 1am on Wednesday
Police have urged locals to stay inside while emergency services deal with the incident
Cumbria Police said that there is no nuclear risk as a result of the fire.
The force said in a statement at 4am: ‘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 and remains on-going.
‘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.’
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service added: ‘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.’
BAE Systems said: ‘We are working with emergency services to deal with a fire at site in Barrow in Furness.
‘Two colleagues 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.’
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