Ofc.  and I arrived on scene at Broad Causeway where the vessel was still on fire. Fire rescue and Fast Respnose towing company were actively trying to put it out. The owner and occupants of the vessel were safely on the island just south of Beer Can Island. The owner and one other occupant were on board Indian Creek Police Department's vessel just west of the the island. The owner and occupant stated that they were sitting at the front of the boat when they noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The boat was at anchor with the generator and AC running. Operator and other people on board immediately jumped off the vessel and swam to the nearest Island. The vessel then completely caught fire and 911 was called by another vessel near by. When asked, they were not sure what caused the fire.  Because of the extensive damage the investigators were unable to find a difinitive cause of the fire,  Due to where the fire was coming from, and the systems that were in use it is beleived that the fire is due to the auxiliary equipement, i.e. a/c and generator.  The vessel was brouhg to Sunny Isles Marina once the fire was put out.  It is a total loss.
MIAMI