No nuclear danger after great fire at the UK-U-boat shipyard

No nuclear danger after great fire at the UK-U-boat shipyard

Near Barrow-in Furness, a city in the northwest of England, a big fire broke out on the site of one of the largest defense companies in the UK. Emergency officials stated in the early Wednesday morning that the fire brigade and the police reacted to the fire.

BAE Systems: A key player in the defense industry

BAE Systems is one of the largest defense suppliers in Europe. The subsidiary Bae Systems Submarines, which is based in Barrow-in furness, is responsible for the construction and assembly of the nuclear submarines of the United Kingdom.

no nuclear threat, but safety precautions necessary

The Cumbria police said in a message to X: "There is no nuclear risk." Nevertheless, the residents are advised to stay in their houses and keep doors and windows closed. This warning was also shared by the Cumbria Fire & Rescue Services via X.

Details of the incident

The police reported that the incident was reported at 12:44 p.m. local time on Wednesday. Details about the cause of the fire have not yet been announced. Two people had to be taken to the hospital due to suspicion of smoke poisoning.

Current developments

CNN has contacted Bae Systems and the British Ministry of Defense, which has forwarded all inquiries to BAE Systems. Photos spread on social media show flames and smoke that rise from an industrial building near the shipyard.

This story continues to develop and is updated.