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Fire on Platform Habitat during decommissioning; no injuries

Posted in accidents, California, well control incidents, tagged California, Coast Guard, DCOR, decommissioning, fire, gas leak, no injuries, platform habitat, Santa Barbara on May 11, 2026| Leave a Comment »

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. All 26 crew evacuated safely. A 1000 yard safety zone is in effect around the platform. Updates will be made as available. pic.twitter.com/kwnlVZghnc
— USCG Southwest (@USCGSouthwest) May 11, 2026

Crew safely evacuated
Prompt response by the USCG and local fire agencies
Gas leak during decommissioning operations
Fire began at 0700 PT; controlled by 1100 PT
45 year old platform; no longer producing
Operated by DCOR LLC
No environmental threat
Habitat was the only California OCS platform that produced dry natural gas (minimal oil or condensate)

Habitat is SSE of Santa Barbara

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