On 7/5/1987 1, the vessel J.W. MCGIFFIN (Official Number 331086) was involved in a fire in LAMBTON GENERATING STATION, COURTRIGHT, ONT.,.

The vessel, with 31 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

GENERATOR EXHAUST OVERHEATED - LAGGING CAUGHT FIRE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/23/1987 .