Polluted tidal lake and oil refinery flare stack in Venezuela

The transcript describes an unbelievable and chaotic situation where people are washing nets on an oil platform using paraffin or gasoline. The environment is harsh, with the sun burning intensely around midday. The scene is described as unprecedented and shocking, with nobody having done it before.

What does the speaker mean by 'crazy situation'?

What materials are mentioned in relation to the activities on the platform?