On 8/8/1999 1, the vessel NORWEGIAN WIND (Official Number 723124) was involved in a fire in JOHNSTONE STRAIT, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 639 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Cooking oil ignited in deep fryer in galley causing heavy smoke. Fire extinguished but reignited. Fire reextinguished.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNW at 3.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/15/1999 .