The two shipyard workers taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation have been allowed to go home, according to Barrow's MP.

Michelle Scrogham shared her relief over the development after a fire broke out the shipyard's Devonshire Dock Hall.

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VIDEO: Smoke billows from Barrow's BAE building at 3am this morning

The MP said she had in contact with BAE and government ministers following the incident and would meet them against later today.

In a statement released on social media, the Labour MP said:  "Many of you will already have seen news of the fire overnight at the DDH in our Barrow shipyard.

"I've been in regular contact with BAE Systems and Ministers and will be meeting again throughout the day to discuss updates.

"I'm incredibly relieved to hear that those involved have now been allowed home from hospital. A huge thank you to our wonderful emergency services for their brave work overnight.

"Teams are now surveying the cause and any damage in this ongoing situation and rather than speculate, I will update once we know more."