RedactedNarrative: Investigation Revealed: Vessel #1 was tied to the dock. Owner #1 and witness #1 were on the vessel and attempting to repair the starboard engine. The engine hatch was open and the flame arrester was removed. They were able to start the engine. Shortly after, Heavy flames exited the carburetor and engulfed the rear of the boat. The on board fire extinguisher were located in the cabin and were inaccessible due to the flames. Both persons exited the vessel and called 911. They then attempted to to minimize damage to the dock and nearby residence using a garden hose.East Dover Fire district and Toms River fire district arrived and extinguished the blaze. The fire had burned a hole in the bottom by the starbaord side engine and the vessel Sank. It was resting on the bottom, with about a third of the vessel above water. Thye entire vessel was chared and the siding on the rear of dock was melted.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lagoon
NearestCityTown: Dover Twp