More than 20 oil rig workers have been evacuated after a fire broke out on a platform off the Southern California coast.
The blaze ignited on Platform Habitat, nine miles off Carpinteria, early Monday morning as Harbor Patrol were seen trying to douse the flames.
Twenty-six staff were rushed to safety with two minor injuries reported, per the US Coast Guard’s X post.
The US Coast Guard said: “USCG, SB Harbor Patrol, SB County Fire, SB City Fire & Ventura County Fire are responding to a fire on platform HABITAT 7.5nm off Santa Barbara.
More than 20 oil rig workers have been evacuated after a fire broke out on a platform off the Southern California coast. US Coast Guard
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“All 26 crew evacuated safely. A 1000 yard safety zone is in effect around the platform. Updates will be made as available.”