The Operator and Occupant of Vessel 1 observed a fire in the motor compartment and attempted unsuccessfully to extinguish the flames using three separate fire extinguishers.  Unable to douse the flames, the Occupant and the Operator grabbed lifejackets and were preparing to jump overboard when a Watercraft Patrol Vessel arrived on scene; Officers were able to extinguish the flames.

Investigators were unable to definitively determine the cause of the fire, noting that it appeared to be a problem with the engine.
Toledo                        