RedactedNarrative: On 09/21/19 at about 1321 hours while at the Canyon Lake Aid Station, located at Canyon Lake within the Tonto National Forest, I observed black smoke coming from the Palo Verde Boat Ramp. 
  
  I made contact with the registered owner of the vessel and inquired as to what happened. Operator1 told me that he was attempting to launch his boat and it caught fire. He told me that he started the boat and when he put it in reverse he heard a loud pop. He looked down at his feet and saw fire coming from the floorboard. He told me that he grabbed his kids and abandoned the vessel. Operator1 also advised me that he had just picked up his boat from the mechanic today from having the throttle repaired. Operator1 told me that no one was injured in the fire.  
  
  Superstition Mountain Fire Department Engine responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. The vessel was removed from the scene by CL King towing. 
  
  Operator1 was provided with the report number for this incident and advised to contact the MCSO to inquire where his vehicle was towed to. 
  
  This report is for informational purposes only. 
  
  Nothing further.
  