The pleasure vessel "No Mer Si" was on fire in the vicinity of the jetty at West End Jones Beach State Park.  Coastguard personnel did rescue 5 passengers from the vessel.  Eventually the vessel ran aground at the beach front near the jetty where the fire was extinguished by members of the Merrick Fire Department.  The fire then reflashed and it was determined by the Merrick Fire Department, due to environmental concerns, to let the on board fuel burn itself out.