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Emergency services are currently in attendance at BAE at a significant fire at the site
In a statement at 4am yesterday, Cumbria Police said 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
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service added When I opened the front door, we just saw a lot of black smoke,
said Donna Butler, who lives next to the shipyard At this time there are no other casualties and everyone else has been evacuated from the Devonshire Dock Hall and are accounted for.”
Isn't this actually really bad? ... I just thought nuclear subs."
Taking to the internet, a concerned resident posted Cumbria Fire and Rescue are likely to have appliances on site for much of the day".
In an update on Wednesday, police said My son came and got me and said that the BAE alarms were going off."
Donna Butler, 36, who lives beside the shipyard described the scene We are working closely with the emergency services and BAE Systems... and wish those who have required hospital treatment a quick recovery."
In a statement, the Ministry of Defence released few extra details but said