Operator of V1 stated they were traveling upstream when he noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment and then the back end of V1 caught on fire.  He was unable to extinguish the fire with 2 fire extinquishers.  Another vessel arrived and they were able to get everyone off V1 safely and transport them to the bank.  Lake Hamliton Fire Dept. was dispatched to put out the fire.
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