The Operator of Vessel 1 launched at the southwest launch ramp near the dam, then docked the vessel in his slip at the southwest docks.  After tying off at the dock and turning off everything on Vessel 1 including the battery terminal switch, the Operator left the area to get lunch.  Upon returning to the vessel after lunch, the Operator observed that Vessel 1 was smoking.  After trying unsuccessfully to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher (it was still smoking) the Operator contacted the fire department for assistance.
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