VIDEO: Fire Breaks Out on board Baker Platform, Alaska
The Coast Guard diverted a Coast Guard Hercules HC-130 crew and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew to conduct an overflight of the Baker Platform in Cook Inlet, near Nikiski.The Coast Guard also launched the Coast Guard Cutter Mustang and diverted the Coast Guard Cutter SPAR to the location.
A five-mile, no-fly safety zone at 5,000 feet and a two-mile safety zone have been established around the platform.
All four people aboard the platform were safely evacuated.
Our goal is to mitigate any potential risk to the environment, said Cmdr. Shane Montoya, the Coast Guard Federal On-Scene Coordinator and acting Coast Guard Sector Anchorage commander.
We will work closely with all parties involved to establish a unified command.
The offshore drilling platform is owned by Hilcorp Alaska LLC.
According to the latest update from Hilcorps Spokeswoman Lori Nelsen on Thursday afternoon there were no signs of a spill and no wildlife has been impacted by the fire.
At this time the response is still ongoing, Nelsen said, adding that there were no injuries reported.