On 10/5/1998 , the vessel JUDY LE I (Official Number 817526) was involved in a fire in BEECHY HEAD, 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 unknown pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/28/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the NNW at knots.

Fishing vessel caught fire, burned and sank approximately one mile south of Beechy Head. The one person on board safely abandoned ship to a companion vessel. No injuries and no major pollution occurred.