On 3/9/2003 1, the vessel WM. LYON MACKENZIE (Official Number 318774) was involved in a fire in TORONTO HARBOUR, ONT., ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 09 March 2003, while approaching Ward's Isl., Toronto Hrb, the fireboat "WM. LYON MACKENZIE" suffered a fire at 0950 at the port main engine exhaust uptake area. Ward's Isl. fire crew assisted in extinguishing fire. Minor damage. V/L inspected. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 12.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/11/2003 .