Two People Taken to Hospital After BAE Systems Nuclear Shipyard Fire

Published on October 30, 2024

Two people have been taken to hospital after a “significant fire” broke out at BAE Systems nuclear shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness shipyard in Cumbria, authorities have confirmed. Cumbria Constabulary said that emergency services remain on the site, where they have been called in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The police said there was “no nuclear risk,” but advised local residents to keep windows and doors closed. Two people have been reported to suffer suspected smoke inhalation and taken to hospital. According to Reuters, BAE Systems said it was working with emergency services to deal with the fire. The company also said that one of the two people had been released from hospital....

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