On june 5, 2013, at approximately 10:00am, operator left the wrightsville beach access area and headed south on the icw.  Shortly after leaving, he heard a loud pop come from the back of his boat.  Operator stated that he turned around to see where the noise came from and noticed his boat engine was on fire.  Operator attempted to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher and water but was unsuccessful.  He then jumped into the water where he was picked up by a passing boat.  a sea tow captain, who was nearby heard about the boat fire via thf radio and responded to the location.  Tow boat captain was able to put the fire out with the use of multiple fire extinguishers that he had aboard his boat.  Tow boat captain then towed the boat to the wrightsville beach access area.
 
There were no injuries as a result of the boat fire.
 
There was approximately $10,000.00 in damage done to the boat.
 
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Please note:  there was no mention in this report of what actually started the fire.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH