RedactedNarrative: Vessel one was recently purchased by the owner who stated that the previous owner could not get the machine running. Vessel one was tied to the dock and the owner was working on the motor. When he attempted to start the machine it caught fire in the engine compartment. Fearing for his safety the owner cut the PWC from the dock and pushed it away from other boats and property. The vessel's fuel tank caught fire and the craft burned to the waterline.