Emergency crews responded to a significant fire that erupted on a non-operational natural gas platform off the coast of Carpinteria, California. The incident led to the evacuation of 26 workers, all of whom were safely rescued with reports indicating that two individuals suffered minor injuries. Coast Guard and local firefighting teams worked to control the blaze, which has since been extinguished. Officials have stated that there is no immediate threat to the environment. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at offshore platforms, particularly as the platform was undergoing decommissioning work at the time of the fire.