On March 29, 2013 at approximately 12 noon, operator was operating his vessel LA 5977 FM in the Ramah I-10 work canal when it caught on fire. operator advised me that the outboard motor made a loud noise.  When he looked back the motor was on fire.  operator was able to drive the vessel onto the bank next to the Ramah boat landing.  operator tried to put the fire out with his B-1 fire extinguisher but was unable to.  The vessel burned to the water line.
Grosse Tete