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Evacuation after fire on oil rig Evacuation after fire on oil rig
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An oil rig off Whitby, in North Yorkshire, was partially evacuated after a fire broke out on board. Thirty four people have been moved from an oil rig off Whitby, North Yorkshire, after a fire broke out on board.
Thirty-four personnel from the Energy Enhancer in the North Sea were airlifted after smoke was discovered in the accommodation area. They were taken off the Energy Enhancer, about 70 miles out in the North Sea, after smoke was discovered in the accommodation area.
A further 45 crew remained on board. It was confirmed at 0230 GMT that the blaze had been put out. A further 45 crew remain on board. It was confirmed at 0230 GMT that the fire had been put out.
The operation was co-ordinated by Humber Coastguard, with help from the RAF at Kinloss in Moray.The operation was co-ordinated by Humber Coastguard, with help from the RAF at Kinloss in Moray.