<img src="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2024/10/30/TELEMMGLPICT000332142963_17302663602790_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bq31-nfT0w9qdqglWu63XGbfmFgeOwaWH-rfHh4ejfNcI.jpeg?impolicy=OG-Standard" alt="Large fire breaks out at Cumbria nuclear submarine shipyard" width="100%" height="auto"><div class="component article-body-text " data-test="article-body-text"> A major fire has engulfed BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, that builds Britain’s new generation of nuclear submarines.Two people were taken to a hospital for suspected smoke inhalation after the fire broke out at the site around 12.30am on Wednesday.&nbsp;There were no other casualties, nor was there a nuclear risk from the incident.Police said that everyone else had been evacuated from the Devonshire Dock Hall facility and accounted for.BAE’s site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, manufactures Royal Navy’s Astute and Dreadnought submarines, according to BAE’s website.Police have advised residents nearby to remain indoors. </div>

Police said two people had been hospitalised, but there was no nuclear risk{ai:summary}A significant fire occurred at BAE Systems' shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, where nuclear submarines are built. Two individuals were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, but there were no other casualties and no nuclear risk.Authorities evacuated the facility and confirmed everyone was accounted for. Nearby residents have been advised to stay indoors. #military

Large fire breaks out at Cumbria nuclear submarine shipyard

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