Brae Alpha platform workers called to muster over 'fire'

The Brae Alpha installation is 163 miles north east of Aberdeen

More than 200 personnel on a North Sea oil platform have been called to muster due to a suspected fire.

Marathon said an indication of fire was detected on its Brae Alpha installation, 163 miles north east of Aberdeen, shortly after 09:00.

A Shetland Coastguard helicopter was set to help downman the platform, which had 201 people on board, but no fire was found and the operation was called off.

Marathon said an investigation had been launched.