Australian oil rig catches fire
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Australian 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.
BBC | November 2, 2009
