Astute submarine

[Forest Green]

Royal Navy launches the 6th Astute-class SSN, HMS Agamemnon - Naval News

On October 3, 2024, the Royal Navy launched the 6th Astute-class SSN, the future HMS Agamemnon in BAE Systems' facility in Barrow.

www.navalnews.com

 

[Hood]

This is seriously bad news...

Nuclear submarine shipyard fire at Barrow-in-Furness leaves two in hospital

Residents told to stay indoors with doors and windows closed as emergency services say there is no nuclear risk from ongoing fire at BAE Systems complex

www.theguardian.com

MSN

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2dqd2yy5do

 

[WatcherZero]

Now reported a sander overheated and exploded igniting some anechoic tiles, produced dense burning rubber smoke.

 

[Hood]

Now reported a sander overheated and exploded igniting some anechoic tiles, produced dense burning rubber smoke.

Source?
I've not seen any reports of any cause being released by BAE Systems so far.

 

[WatcherZero]

Daily Mail's reporting it, Sun and Mirror is now reporting similar but saying it was the compressor in a Sand Blaster.

 

[Scott Kenny]

Daily Mail's reporting it, Sun and Mirror is now reporting similar but saying it was the compressor in a Sand Blaster.

If the Daily Fail said it was raining outside, I'd have to look myself to see.