November 2, 2009
BBC video: Australia oil rig catches fire
An oil rig at the centre of a massive spill in the Timor Sea off the north-west coast of Australia has caught fire. The company which runs the well, PTTEP Australasia, said the fire broke out as it attempted to plug a leak deep underwater at the West Atlas rig. All workers are reported to be safe. Nick Bryant reports.
Australian oil rig catches fire
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