A massive fire that erupted on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Mexico forced 31 crew members to evacuate the state owned Pemex vessel, with emergency services continuing with efforts to extinguish the blaze. READ MORE: http://on.rt.com/7q7c
Massive fire engulfs oil tanker in Gulf of Mexico
Saw a comment to this on RT….”we get to Pluto but cant stop a burning fire on a tanker?”
The tanker was carrying 80,000 barrels of diesel, 71,000 of gasoline and 16,000 barrels of desulfurized gasoline, according to Mexico’s communications and transport ministry. It has a capacity to carry 270,000 barrels.
Burgos was about eight miles off the coast of Boca del Rio in Veracruz, where it remains, according to Marine Traffic.
More freaking poison in the ocean.
Darling Suzanna: More poison everywhere…
Muck
Pouring water on an oil fire…brilliant!