operator staed he attepted to make by a a green marker, but the tide was too strong.  Said he grounded between 2 small island and the was able to back out to make it where he was anchored near 4th of July Beach.  Once he was anchored operator sted he lit up his charcoal grill and set it securely on the ledge.  operator said he poured water on the grill then dove under his boat to check for any damage to his hull from when he grounded his boat.  Aprroximtely 15-20 mins later operator surfaced to find flames rising from the aft of the boat.  operator stated he also had 10 gallon of gas secured in the berthing area.
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