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Oil platform explodes off La coast amid Gulf incidents
An oil platform 200 miles west of the BP spill site exploded and burned off Louisiana. No deaths or leaks were reported, seven wells were shut down prior to the blast, and all 13 crew members were rescued. The incident prompted safety and drilling opinions from officials and lawmakers.
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