Here we go again, another rig fire (Louisiana, officials, workers)

[proveick]

I wonder how bad this one will be.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...-off-la-coast/

[BoomBen]

Originally Posted by proveick

I wonder how bad this one will be.
Oil Rig Explosion Off Grand Isle, Louisiana Coast Sends People To Hospitals

We pray for the victims first
hopefully it will not lead to environmental disaster:

The platform was not actively producing oil and officials don't believe there is a large chance the accident could lead to a major environmental disaster, Coast Guard Capt. Peter Gautier said.
He said initial reports suggested that maintenance workers were cutting into a pipe and that oil might have escaped, causing the explosion

Oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico; 2 people missing, 4 rushed to hospital - U.S. News

[Mr. White]

It doesn't look like the rig was drilling.