Images of the blaze have been shared on social media(Image: Nathan Lippitt /Facebook)

BAE fire: Residents's chilling fears as huge flames and thick smoke billow from shipyard

Firefighters are understood to have descended on or near BAE Systems, a shipyard at Devonshire Dock Hall (DDH) in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, to tackle the large blaze

by · The Mirror

Firefighters have descended on a huge blaze at a shipyard, it is understood.

Photographs show flames roar from or near BAE Systems, a shipyard at Devonshire Dock Hall (DDH) in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. It is believed to have started at approximately 12.45am on Tuesday.

Residents on social media have shared several images of the fire and expressed concern for the safety of those involved.

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