On 2/14/1988 , the vessel LAVA ROCK (Official Number 330258) was involved in a fire in ALONGSIDE GOVERNMENT WHARF, PORT EDWARD, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/5/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 5.00 knots.
SUFFERED AN EXPLOSION & FIRE AS THE OPERATOR STARTED THE MAIN ENGINE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88