Pictures On Social Media Show Smoke Pouring Out From A Nuclear Submarine In Scotland

The images sparked speculation on social media, however they are no cause for alarm 

Mirror: Smoke seen pouring from submarine in Scotland as photos emerge on social media 

One social media user feared the smoke coming from the submarine in Helensburgh, Scotland, was caused by a fire. However the Royal Navy has confirmed it was a result of the submarine's diesel engine 

Smoke could be seen pouring out of a submarine in Scotland this afternoon – but the images turned out to be no cause for alarm. 

It led to intense speculation on Twitter with one user questioning whether it was ablaze. 

They said: "Nuclear submarine apparently on fire (or at least emitting a lot of smoke) near Helensburgh." 

Another tweet said: "Folks submarine seen in the sea off Helensburgh... smoke pouring from it... six tugs in attendance.. pics to follow." 

But the Royal Navy said the submarine was just doing a "cold move", which involves moving the vehicle around the harbour without using its own propellers. 

The smoke is from the diesel engine starting up and running. 

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Update: Smoke seen spewing from NUCLEAR submarine in Scotland (RT) 

WNU Editor: Apparently the smoke was because of the diesel engines being activated. Nothing to be worried about. But it did cause a buzz on social media.