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Massive Drilling Rig Tips Over, Catches Fire in Alaska

1/24/2026

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Doyon 26 drilling rig, the largest mobile land drilling rig in North America and weighing 9.5 million pounds, known as “The Beast,” tipped over and caught fire while being moved on a gravel road on Alaska's North Slope.
The incident occurred on January 23, 2026, around 4:45 p.m.
All personnel were accounted for.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said there appears to be minimal environmental damage.

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Doyon 26 drilling rig, the largest mobile land drilling rig in North America and weighing 9.5 million pounds, known as “The Beast,” tipped over and caught fire while being moved on a gravel road on Alaska's North Slope.
The incident occurred on January 23, 2026, around 4:45 p.m.
All personnel were accounted for.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said there appears to be minimal environmental damage.