On 3/3/2000 1, the vessel W.G. GEORGE (Official Number 817949) was involved in a fire in BURGEO, NEWFOUNDLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

The CCGC sustained a fire in the engine room. The vessel was secured alongside with no crew on board when fire was detected. Fire extinguished by local fire department. Cause of fire reported to be loose connector causing electrical arcing.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the E at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/10/2000 .