On 3/1/2002 1, the vessel ARGO (Official Number 323557) was involved in a fire in UCLUELET, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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 01 March, 2002, the vessel "ARGO", while in Ucluelet, B.C., sustained a fire in the wheel house reportedly caused by spontaneous combustion due to chemical reaction between paint brushes. Halon extinguisher stored above sink exploded due to heat.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/6/2002 8.