Submarine oil spill caused impressive blaze in Gulf of Mexico

The fire started when fuel allegedly spilled from a control valve on a gas pipeline that carried it between platforms, at a depth of nearly 80 meters, according to the German agency DPA. .

Three workers are working to put out the fire, before the Pemex divers can descend to close the valve.

Authorities said there was no need to evacuate personnel from the platform and stressed that there were no injuries.