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Workers rescued after oil platform fire in Gulf of Mexico

Workers rescued afta oil platform fire in Gulf of Mexico

An oil 'n gas platform caught fire today off da Louisiana coast 'n there be reports of a sheen in da water, Gov n' shit. Bobby Jindal says, know what I'm sayin'? All workers be reported safe, man.

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