Vessel 1 had 5 occupants and was out innertubing when the throttle stopped working properly and the engine was cutting on and off. The operator was able to restart the motor after a short period of rest but the engine compartment door blew off and the engine was englufed in fire.  All occupants of the vessel quickly jumped overboard and were picked up by a passing vessel. Vessel 1 burned to the water line before it was extinguished.
Pasadena                      