Fire in England: Nuclear Submarine Shipyard Burns

Devastating Blaze Engulfs Barrow-in-Furness Facility

Firefighters Battle to Control Inferno at BAE Systems Yard

A massive fire has broken out at a nuclear submarine shipyard in England, causing extensive damage to the facility. The blaze erupted at the BAE Systems yard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, on Wednesday evening, and firefighters are still battling to bring it under control.

The fire is believed to have started in a workshop area of the shipyard, and quickly spread to other parts of the facility. The inferno has caused significant damage to the shipyard's infrastructure, including the destruction of several buildings and equipment.

No injuries have been reported so far, but the fire has forced the evacuation of the shipyard and surrounding areas. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it is not believed to be suspicious.

Royal Navy Operations Unaffected

The fire is not expected to impact Royal Navy operations, as the majority of the shipyard's work is related to civilian nuclear submarines.

However, the fire is a major setback for BAE Systems, which is one of the world's leading manufacturers of nuclear submarines.

Witnesses Describe "Wall of Flames"

Witnesses have described the fire as a "wall of flames" that lit up the night sky. One witness, who lives near the shipyard, said: "I looked out of my window and saw this huge orange glow. It was like something out of a movie."

Another witness, who works at the shipyard, said: "I was working in one of the workshops when I heard a loud bang. I looked up and saw flames coming from the roof. We all had to evacuate immediately."

Firefighters Face Extreme Heat and Smoke

Firefighters are facing extreme heat and smoke conditions as they battle to contain the blaze. The fire is also producing large amounts of toxic fumes, which are being monitored by environmental agencies.

The fire is expected to burn for several more days, and firefighters are likely to remain on the scene for some time.

Investigation Launched into Cause of Fire

An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire. The investigation is being led by the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, and is expected to take several weeks to complete.

The fire is the second major fire at a BAE Systems shipyard in recent years. In 2014, a fire at the company's Portsmouth shipyard caused extensive damage to a Type 45 destroyer.