Even while the fire is burning they have a robot trying to cap off the well head. Although oil is burning most of the problem is from the natural gas coming up. Once the well is capped they should be able to control the situation and salvage the rig. Looks like it will stay up at this time.
Fishing is not a matter of life or death. It's more important than that.

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