Emergency officials are currently responding to a large fire at the site of BAE Systems, one of Britain's major defense companies located in Barrow-in-Furness, northwest England. BAE Systems is a prominent defense contractor in Europe, with its subsidiary, BAE Systems Submarines, responsible for building and assembling the UK's nuclear submarines.
The incident was reported around 12:44 a.m. local time on Wednesday, with fire crews and police swiftly mobilizing to the scene. While the cause of the fire has not been disclosed, authorities have assured the public that there is no nuclear risk associated with the blaze.
