Following is a multi-agency communication issued by Cumbria Local Resilience Forum
Update - 8.15am
Emergency services remain in attendance at BAE at a significant fire at the site.
There is no nuclear risk.
Whilst people living nearby are no longer being advised to remain indoors, the message remains to keep doors and windows closed.
If you are in a road vehicle and travelling within the vicinity of BAE, please close your vehicle's windows, air vents and sunroof and turn off fans. Turn off fans and air conditioning if you have them.
People are also asked to avoid the area whilst emergency services continue with their work.
Cumbria Fire and Rescue are likely to have appliances on site for much of the day today.
Previous Release – 3.50am
Emergency services are currently in attendance at BAE at a significant fire at the site.
This incident was reported at around 00.44am this morning (30 Oct) and remains on-going.
There is no nuclear risk. However, people living nearby are advised to remain indoors whilst emergency services respond to the incident and keep doors and windows closed.
Two people have been taken to hospital having suffered suspected smoke inhalation. At this time there are no other casualties and everyone else have been evacuated from the Devonshire Dock Hall and are accounted for.
A road closure is in place on Michaelson Bridge.