On 11/28/2002, the vessel KITPU (EAGLE) VI (Official Number 824904) was involved in a fire in 2.5 NM WSW OF CAPE FOURCHU, NOVA SCOTIA,.

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 F/V "KITPU (EAGLE) VI" with 4 POB was reported to have suffered a fire in the engine room. The fire was extinguished using the fixed fire suppression system. Vessel was subsequently towed to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia by the CCGC Westport.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/8/2003 1.