The following is the text of a press release issued by the Deepwater Horizon Incident Command:
(GULF OF MEXICO) — At approximately 9:30 am CDT, a small fire was observed at the top of the derrick on the Discoverer Enterprise. The fire was quickly extinguished. The preliminary review indicates the fire was caused by a lightning strike.
There were no injuries. All procedures were followed and, as a precaution, the LMRP containment operation was shut-down. All safety systems operated as designed.
Final safety and operational assurance inspections are underway and operations are expected to recommence this afternoon.
Final safety and operational assurance inspections are underway and operations are expected to recommence this afternoon.