Carpinteria offshore rig fire prompts 26 evacuations; no immediate environmental threat
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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.
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