A fire was reported on a natural gas platform off the Santa Barbara coast on May 12, 2026. Emergency crews responded and contained the blaze.
No injuries were reported, and the platform was evacuated. The cause is under investigation.
- Fire broke out on a natural gas platform in the Santa Barbara Channel. - No injuries were reported; platform evacuated as a precaution.
- Santa Barbara County Fire and U.S. Coast Guard responded.
- Operations suspended pending investigation. The incident did not cause pollution or spread to other facilities.