On 10/3/1998 , the vessel AUDAL (Official Number 395354) was involved in a fire in SIDNEY SPIT, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

2 POB were taken off vessel after fishing vessel caught fire. Vessel burnt to water line and towed to Sidney Harbour. No injuries and very minor pollution reported by CCG.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/20/1998.