Hercules Offshore Rig Blaze Dies Down, But Company Faces Burning Questions

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A blazing natural gas leak on a Hercules Offshore rig has been bridged over and gas flow stopped, leaving a small flame to contend with, authorities said July 25. Bridging involves flowing small pieces of sediment and sand into the well path to restrict and ultimately stop the flow. The rig, 55 miles off the coast of Louisiana, appears to have been extensively damaged by the fire that burned since after a blowout on July 23.