Various AERIAL SHOTS, using Cineflex stabilized camera, of the BP Deepwater Horizon platform in the Gulf of Mexico after its explosion. WAS of two other near-by platforms filmed at night. AERIAL SHOT of the Deepwater Horizon platform spewing large flare. The platform is surrounded by many ships that are part of the rescue mission. ZOOM IN showing the architectural details of the platform; helipad, some cranes and many pipes. We can see large flames coming out of flare. Supply boats are trying to contain the flames by constantly dousing them with water using industrial hoses. Thick black smoke is emanating from the platform.