Carpinteria offshore rig fire prompts 26 evacuations; no immediate environmental threat
TL;DR
A fire broke out on the inactive Platform Habitat offshore oil rig near Carpinteria, prompting the evacuation of 26 workers (two with minor injuries) after a gas leak sparked the blaze. Crews closed a safety valve, the fire was contained by around 11 a.m., and authorities established a 1,000-yard perimeter. Officials said there is no immediate threat to the environment or public as the platform—currently being decommissioned—undergoes safety checks.
Topics:nationenvironment#carpinteria#environment#evacuation#gas-leak#offshore-drilling#platform-habitat
- Oil rig off the SoCal coast catches fire; ‘no immediate threat’ to environment, officials say Los Angeles Times
- Emergency Crews Respond to Santa Barbara Platform Fire Noozhawk
- Fire Breaks Out on Platform Habitat off Coast of Summerland The Santa Barbara Independent
- All crew members successfully rescued from fire at Platform Habitat off Carpinteria coast Monday News Channel 3-12
- Fire Erupts on Offshore Platform Habitat near Carpinteria; 26 Workers Evacuated edhat
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Los Angeles Times