A fire was reported Monday morning on the natural gas platform “Habitat” off the coast of Santa Barbara.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the fire was reported just before 7:15 a.m.There were 26 people on board the platform at the time. Coast Guard officials say everyone made it back to shore safely with just two minor injuries reported.The Coast Guard is on scene and has established a 1,000-yard safety zone around the platform.It’s unknown at this time how the fire started.Fire departments and harbor patrol from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties are reportedly assisting.
A fire was reported Monday morning on the natural gas platform “Habitat” off the coast of Santa Barbara.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the fire was reported just before 7:15 a.m.
There were 26 people on board the platform at the time. Coast Guard officials say everyone made it back to shore safely with just two minor injuries reported.
The Coast Guard is on scene and has established a 1,000-yard safety zone around the platform.
It’s unknown at this time how the fire started.
Fire departments and harbor patrol from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties are reportedly assisting.