Watch: Fire Breaks Out On Oil Platform In Adriatic Sea, 26 Workers Evacuated

A fire broke out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform, located off the coast of Vasto in the Adriatic Sea on January 22, 2025.

The Italian Coast Guard immediately deployed the patrol boat CP878 from Termoli, carrying a firefighting team to the scene as soon as they were notified about the incident.

A commercial supply boat, Shark, also responded to the emergency and helped evacuate 26 workers from the affected platform and nearby facilities. All evacuees were confirmed to be in good health.

The Coast Guard acted swiftly, and the fire was quickly brought under control. Images and videos from the scene showed smoke rising from the platform, but no flames were visible.

La #GuardiaCostiera è impegnata in queste ore in un’operazione complessa a seguito di un incendio divampato sulla piattaforma petrolifera Rospomare B al largo di Vasto nel Mar Adriatico.
Nessun ferito e nessuna traccia di inquinamento in mare. pic.twitter.com/cjeQ6UbmES

— Guardia Costiera (@guardiacostiera) January 22, 2025

The platform’s fixed firefighting system worked very well, sup…

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